NEWBORN Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2018)
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 happenedJun 21, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2018
- Jun 21, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 21, 2018IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E882-883)
- Jun 21, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House