House Bill 4801
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4801
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2019
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the Healthy Start program, which provides grants that support interventions to improve women’s health before, during, and after pregnancy. Further, the bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to consider communities with high rates of infant mortality when awarding grants and requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the program’s health outcomes.
October 23, 2019
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03/11/2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
03/11/2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
01/08/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
10/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
10/23/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
10/23/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:43 AM