Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
119-S-3799119th CongressIntroduced Feb 5, 2026Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
Sponsor
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS](R-KS)3 cosponsors
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.)
Subjects
Child healthHealth programs administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health
Actions (6)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
Jun 22, 2026Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Jun 22, 2026Senate
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Jun 22, 2026Library of Congress
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 17, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 5, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2026Library of Congress