Congress·In Committee·S. 3799
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
Maternal and Infant Health: Healthy Start Funding Extension
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- Congress is considering a bill to keep a program called the Healthy Start Initiative running for five more years. This program helps mothers and babies in communities that have high rates of infant deaths and health problems during pregnancy.
- The bill would provide $145 million every year from 2026 through 2030. This money goes to local health clinics and community groups to provide checkups for pregnant women, parenting classes, and health screenings for new families.
- The main goal is to reduce infant mortality, which is when a baby dies before their first birthday. It also aims to help moms stay healthy before, during, and after they give birth by connecting them with doctors and support services.
- This funding is important because it targets neighborhoods and groups that often lack access to good healthcare. By providing these services, the government hopes to close the health gap between different communities across the country.
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Feb 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 3799
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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