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- H.R.117
H.R.117: NEWBORN Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2019
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
54 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
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,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 25, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |