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H.R. 6174

NEWBORN Act

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9](D-TN)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

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

  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

NEWBORN Act — Informed