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H.R.79: NEWBORN Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 2, 2021
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (26 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021
Bill Summary
Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act This bill establishes a pilot program through which the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to territorial, tribal, and local health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to address birth defects, premature births, and other leading causes of infant death.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jan. 4, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |