This bill, known as the NEWBORN Act, authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants for the establishment of infant mortality pilot programs . These grants, with a period of up to five years, are specifically targeted at eligible entities proposing to serve the 50 counties or groups of counties with the highest infant mortality rates in the United States. Preference is also given to programs addressing specific causes such as birth defects, preterm birth, sudden infant death, maternal complications, or infant injuries. Funds from these grants can be used for various activities, including developing community needs assessments, providing outreach to at-risk mothers, and implementing standardized systems for improved access to social, educational, and clinical services. These services encompass counseling on infant care, postpartum care, prevention of premature delivery, and additional support for at-risk mothers, including substance abuse treatment and mental health services. The bill also mandates annual reporting from grantees on program methodology, outcomes, and statistics, which the Secretary will use for evaluation and statistical research. An appropriation of $10,000,000 is authorized for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out these vital pilot programs.