HR2040Referred to Committee

NEWBORN Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-11
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
Democrat · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (636 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (13)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-03-11

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Plain-English Summary

The NEWBORN Act would establish new federal requirements or programs related to newborn health care, screening, or services. Based on the health focus and newborn-specific subject matter, the bill likely aims to improve outcomes for infants and new mothers by expanding access to medical care, screening tests, or support services during the critical early months of life. The legislation would affect hospitals, healthcare providers, parents, and potentially insurance companies involved in newborn care.

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