Federal · 119th Congress
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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 .)
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A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative.Official Title as Introduced
Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026Short Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to Senate
Legislative history4
Jun 22, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
Jun 22, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
Jun 17, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Feb 5, 2026
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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