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Search Results: keywords:"infant mortality"

H. RES. 1581 — Expressing support for the designation of Prematurity Awareness Month.
November 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:339
H. RES. 1581 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the severe maternal and infant health crisis in the United States, including the rising rates of preterm...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1581 is a suggestion from Congress to make November "Prematurity Awareness Month" so everyone learns more about why some babies are born too early and how we can help moms and babies stay healthy. It asks people to talk about it, have events, and support programs that can fix these problems.
S. 992 — To authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2025
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:119
Words:1,310
S. 992 seeks to provide funding for the creation and implementation of pilot programs aimed at reducing infant mortality in areas with high rates of infant deaths in the United States. The bill proposes to allocate grants to health departments or eligible entities to develop...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help babies stay healthy in places where many babies get sick and don't make it. This money will help start special programs to take care of moms and babies, make sure they see doctors, and teach people how to keep babies safe and healthy.
H. R. 2040 — To authorize funding for the creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, and for other purposes.
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March 11, 2025
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:119
Words:1,342
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.

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