Bills · S 3799
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3799Health programs administration and fundingSex and reproductive health
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION JUN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses persistent health disparities in maternal and infant health across the United States. Infant mortality rates and complications during pregnancy continue to be higher in certain communities, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups. The Healthy Start Initiative works to reduce these disparities by providing critical support and resources to vulnerable families.
If this bill becomes law, the Healthy Start Initiative will have authorized funding to continue its operations for another five years, allowing it to maintain and expand services that improve outcomes for mothers and babies. If it doesn't become law, the program's funding authorization would lapse, potentially leading to service reductions or closures of local Healthy Start projects, which could worsen health outcomes in the communities it serves.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill reauthorizes the Healthy Start Initiative, ensuring its continued operation under the Public Health Service Act.
This provision guarantees that the program, which provides vital health services to mothers and infants, can continue to exist and receive federal support.
PROVISION 02
It authorizes an appropriation of $145,000,000 for the Healthy Start Initiative for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This sets the funding level that Congress can approve annually for the program over the next five years, providing financial stability and allowing for long-term planning.
PROVISION 03
The reauthorization extends the program's federal funding eligibility for five additional fiscal years, from 2026 to 2030.
This ensures a clear timeframe for the program's operation and funding, preventing it from expiring and disrupting services to communities in need.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSJUN 22
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
JUN 22
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
JUN 17
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
FEB 5
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3799
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Last actionJun 22, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026
Senate BillS 3799Health programs administration and fundingSex and reproductive health
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026· LAST ACTION JUN 22, 2026
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