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- H.R.423
H.R.423: Newborn Care Improvement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (1 Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Newborn Care Improvement Act Allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving VA maternity care with post-delivery care services for 14 days after the child's birth if the veteran delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility with which VA has a contract for such services. (Currently, such care may not be provided for more than 7 days.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2015 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| July 22, 2015 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 14, 2015 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 21, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 21, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |