Bills · S 992
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 992Health
NEWBORN Act
INTRO MAR 12· LAST ACTION MAR 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenInfant mortality remains a significant public health challenge in the United States, with rates varying widely by region and demographic group. This bill matters because it directly targets federal resources to address this issue in the communities most affected, aiming to save lives and improve health outcomes for the youngest Americans. If it becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding for local-level, tailored interventions that might otherwise not exist, allowing communities to experiment with and implement strategies specifically designed for their unique needs.
Without this bill, communities with high infant mortality rates might continue to struggle with inadequate resources or fragmented efforts to tackle the problem. By authorizing grants and prioritizing areas with the highest need, the bill seeks to foster innovative, comprehensive approaches to improve maternal and infant health, potentially leading to a measurable reduction in infant deaths and better long-term health for children.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes Infant Mortality Pilot Programs, allowing the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to eligible health departments.
This creates a new funding stream specifically dedicated to reducing infant mortality in communities that need it most.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes grant awards to health departments serving the 50 counties or groups of counties with the highest infant mortality rates.
This ensures that federal resources are directed to the areas where the problem of infant mortality is most severe.
PROVISION 03
Specifies various permitted uses of funds, including outreach to at-risk mothers, improved access to social and clinical services, and public education campaigns.
This allows for a comprehensive approach to infant mortality, addressing multiple factors that contribute to infant deaths.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant recipients to submit annual reports on their pilot programs and mandates the Secretary to use these reports for evaluation and research.
This ensures accountability for the use of funds and allows for assessment of program effectiveness, informing future public health strategies.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $10,000,000 to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for these pilot programs.
This provides a dedicated funding commitment over five years to support the creation and implementation of these vital programs.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 12
Introduced in Senate
MAR 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 992
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 12, 2025
Last actionMar 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025
Senate BillS 992Health
NEWBORN Act
INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 12, 2025
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