Bill > S2978

This bill, the Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act (NEWBORN Act), authorizes funding for the establishment and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality. The key provisions include: 1) the Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to eligible entities (county/city health departments, tribal health departments, or state health departments) to establish and implement these infant mortality pilot programs; 2) the programs can include developing community-specific plans, providing outreach and services to at-risk mothers, establishing rural outreach and public education campaigns, and coordinating efforts with existing entities; 3) the grant period is up to 5 years, with a 10% limit on funds used for program evaluation; and 4) the eligible entities must submit annual reports on the pilot programs to the Secretary for evaluation and statistical research.