Federal support for research on premature births and care for early babies would continue for five more years.
This bill would continue federal support for research and education aimed at preventing premature births and improving care for babies born early. It would extend an existing law for five years and require a new study on the costs and causes of premature births. This could lead to better ways to detect risks and support families.
Currently, federal support for prematurity research and education is authorized through the government's budget year 2023, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services has the option to create an interagency working group. This bill would extend that authorization through the government's budget year 2029, require the interagency working group to be established within 18 months, and mandate a new, comprehensive study on premature births to be completed within 24 months.
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