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NEWBORN Act
3/14/2024, 11:31 AM
Summary of Bill S 2978
The NEWBORN Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2978, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to improve the health outcomes of newborn babies by providing support and resources to mothers and families.
The NEWBORN Act aims to achieve this goal by expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women, particularly those in underserved communities. The bill also seeks to increase funding for research on newborn health issues and improve the coordination of care for newborns with complex medical needs.
Additionally, the NEWBORN Act includes provisions to enhance education and training for healthcare providers who work with newborns, as well as measures to promote early detection and intervention for developmental delays and disabilities. Overall, the NEWBORN Act is designed to address the unique healthcare needs of newborn babies and their families, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes and ensuring that all babies have the best possible start in life.
The NEWBORN Act aims to achieve this goal by expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care for pregnant women, particularly those in underserved communities. The bill also seeks to increase funding for research on newborn health issues and improve the coordination of care for newborns with complex medical needs.
Additionally, the NEWBORN Act includes provisions to enhance education and training for healthcare providers who work with newborns, as well as measures to promote early detection and intervention for developmental delays and disabilities. Overall, the NEWBORN Act is designed to address the unique healthcare needs of newborn babies and their families, with the ultimate goal of improving health outcomes and ensuring that all babies have the best possible start in life.
Congressional Summary of S 2978
Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act
This bill establishes a pilot program through which the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to territorial, tribal, state, and local health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to address birth defects, premature births, and other leading causes of infant death. Funds may be used for needs assessments, outreach, and systems to improve social, educational, and clinical services, including prenatal counseling and postpartum care.
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Current Status of Bill S 2978
Bill S 2978 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill S 2978 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 28, 2023. Bill S 2978's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2978
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2978
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2978
NEWBORN Act
NEWBORN Act
Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act
A bill to authorize funding for the establishment and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes.
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