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H.R. 1568 (101st)

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.

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Introduced

22 March 1989

Last action

17 April 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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