H.R. 3302: Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025

The bill, known as the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025, aims to extend funding for the Healthy Start Initiative, which focuses on improving the health of mothers and infants, particularly in communities with high rates of infant mortality. Here are the main points of the bill:

Funding Reauthorization

The bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative, which supports programs designed to provide resources and services to reduce disparities in maternal and child health. Specifically, it includes the following provisions regarding funding:

• The current level of funding is to be replaced, with new wording indicating an ongoing financial commitment.
• An allocation of $145,000,000 annually for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 is proposed, thereby extending support for five additional years.

Goals of the Healthy Start Initiative

The overarching goal of the Healthy Start Initiative is to:

• Reduce infant mortality rates.
• Improve maternal health outcomes, particularly among at-risk populations.
• Provide comprehensive support services including prenatal care, postpartum care, and resources for parenting.
• Address social determinants of health that may affect mothers and infants.

Impact on Communities

The Healthy Start Initiative primarily targets communities with high rates of infant mortality. By providing these communities with additional resources, the hope is to:

• Enhance access to healthcare services.
• Increase education and support for mothers on healthy pregnancy and infant care practices.
• Foster partnerships between healthcare providers and community organizations to better address local health needs.

Implementation and Oversight

The bill does not specify new implementation guidelines but continues existing structures for oversight and management of the program to ensure effective utilization of funds.

Relevant Companies

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