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S.2158: The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 18, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 18, 2019
Bill Summary
The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill expands and reauthorizes through FY2024 various programs related to the screening of newborns for heritable diseases, including (1) grants to local public health agencies, (2) the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children, (3) assessments of the effectiveness of such screenings, and (4) research into new screening technologies.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 18, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.) |