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Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative.
- Introduced
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
Summary
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
This bill reauthorizes through FY2031 the Healthy Start program, which is administered by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within the Health Resources and Services Administration. This program provides grants and other support for communities experiencing high rates of infant mortality and adverse maternal health outcomes, including support for case management, medical care, and health education. (For additional information on the Healthy Start program see CRS Insight IN12550.)
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
- Jun 22, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
- Jun 17, 2026 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
- Feb 5, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Feb 5, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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