To authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-6174House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 21, 2018

Summary

Nationally Enhancing the Wellbeing of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to support pilot programs that address infant mortality. Specifically, grants must be awarded to local and tribal health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to establish pilot programs that address specified issues, including birth defects, premature births, and sudden infant death syndrome.

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Timeline

  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E882-883)

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  3. Introduced in House

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