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NEWBORN Act

USA119th CongressHR-2040| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the NEWBORN Act, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs. These grants, available for up to five years, will be provided to eligible entities, including county, city, territorial, or Tribal health departments, in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high infant mortality rates. Preference will be given to entities serving the 50 counties with the highest infant mortality rates or whose proposed program would address: birth defects ; preterm birth and low birth weight ; sudden infant death ; maternal pregnancy complications ; or injuries to infants . Funds from these pilot programs may be used for developing community-specific plans, conducting outreach to at-risk mothers, and establishing standardized systems to improve access to social, educational, and clinical services. These services include counseling on infant care, postpartum care, and prevention of premature delivery, alongside additional support for at-risk mothers like smoking cessation or nutrition programs. Programs can also establish rural outreach, public education campaigns, and coordinate efforts among local health departments and existing organizations. Grantees must submit annual reports for evaluation, and $10,000,000 is authorized annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund these initiatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-79
NEWBORN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5789
NEWBORN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-117
NEWBORN Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-992
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-79
    NEWBORN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5789
    NEWBORN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-117
    NEWBORN Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-992
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-992: NEWBORN Act

NEWBORN Act

USA119th CongressHR-2040| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill, known as the NEWBORN Act, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs. These grants, available for up to five years, will be provided to eligible entities, including county, city, territorial, or Tribal health departments, in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high infant mortality rates. Preference will be given to entities serving the 50 counties with the highest infant mortality rates or whose proposed program would address: birth defects ; preterm birth and low birth weight ; sudden infant death ; maternal pregnancy complications ; or injuries to infants . Funds from these pilot programs may be used for developing community-specific plans, conducting outreach to at-risk mothers, and establishing standardized systems to improve access to social, educational, and clinical services. These services include counseling on infant care, postpartum care, and prevention of premature delivery, alongside additional support for at-risk mothers like smoking cessation or nutrition programs. Programs can also establish rural outreach, public education campaigns, and coordinate efforts among local health departments and existing organizations. Grantees must submit annual reports for evaluation, and $10,000,000 is authorized annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to fund these initiatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-79
NEWBORN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5789
NEWBORN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-117
NEWBORN Act
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-992
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-79
    NEWBORN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5789
    NEWBORN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-117
    NEWBORN Act


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-992
    Introduced in Senate
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (12)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-992: NEWBORN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted