What does Preamble of NEWBORN Act do?

This bill aims to authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs. These pilot programs are targeted for standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of NEWBORN Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act'' or the ``NEWBORN Act''.

What does INFANT MORTALITY PILOT PROGRAMS. of NEWBORN Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish infant mortality pilot programs. The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to create, implement, and oversee these programs, with a grant period of up to 5 years. Preference will be given to entities serving counties with high infant mortality rates and those addressing specific causes like birth defects or preterm birth. Funded programs can include community needs assessments, outreach to at-risk mothers, standardized service systems, rural outreach, and public education campaigns. Eligible entities include county, city, territorial, Tribal health departments, and state health departments with centralized departments. Grantees must limit program evaluation expenses to 10% of grant funds and submit annual reports detailing program methodology, outcomes, and statistics. The Secretary will use these reports to evaluate the pilot programs and conduct statistical research. Authorizations of appropriations of $10,000,000 are provided for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out subsection (e).

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NEWBORN Act

Last updated: 3/11/2025 · Introduced: 3/11/2025

Author: Steve Cohen (D-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

The NEWBORN Act establishes infant mortality pilot programs within metropolitan areas experiencing high infant mortality rates.
The bill authorizes grants of up to $10,000,000 annually from 2025-2029 to support programs focused on community outreach, service coordination, and public education for at-risk mothers.
Eligible entities, including health departments, can apply for grants to implement programs that address specific causes of infant mortality and undergo program evaluations with limitations on expense allocation.

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