NEWBORN Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJan 25, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 25, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House