HR 1568 · 101th Congress · Social Welfare

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to provide for supplemental resources to enhance the delivery of health services to pregnant women and infants.

Introduced 1989-03-22· Sponsored by Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1989-04-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act to increase authorized appropriations for such program. Requires States, as a condition of receiving additional funds, to conduct a statewide needs assessment of maternity and infant care, including prenatal care and prevention of low birthweight and infant mortality, and to develop a plan to meet those needs. Changes State reporting requirements to monitor plan implementation results.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican