Continues federal research on premature births; requires new study on causes and prevention.
This bill would continue federal support for research on premature births and the care of tiny babies for five more years. It also requires a new study on the costs and causes of premature births. This study would look for ways to prevent them and identify opportunities for public health programs to support parents. Federal agencies would also need to work together more closely on this health issue.
Today, federal permission for research into premature births ended with the government's budget year 2023. Also, an interagency working group on this topic is optional. If this bill passes, federal permission for this research would continue through the government's budget year 2029, and the Department of Health and Human Services would be required to establish an interagency working group within 18 months. A major new study on premature births would also be required.
HR 1197 · 119th Congress · February 11, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 6/10
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