H.R. 2040, known as the "Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act" or the "NEWBORN Act," aims to provide funding for pilot programs to reduce infant mortality in certain areas with high rates. The bill directs the Secretary, through the Health...
Simple Explanation
The "NEWBORN Act" is like giving special money to cities to help babies stay healthy and strong, especially where lots of babies get sick or don't make it. This money helps run special programs and teach people how to keep babies safe, but it's important to make sure it's used wisely and checks are in place to see if the help is working.