The NEWBORN Act (Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act) authorizes $10 million per year from 2025 through 2029 to fund pilot programs aimed at reducing infant mortality in U.S. counties with the highest rates of infant death. The bill directs the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to eligible entities—including county and tribal health departments—with preference given to programs serving the 50 counties with the worst infant mortality rates and addressing specific issues like birth defects, preterm birth, sudden infant death, and maternal complications. Funded programs can provide outreach to at-risk mothers, maternal and infant health services, counseling on nutrition and substance abuse, rural care, and public education campaigns, while coordinating with existing local health efforts. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their program outcomes and results, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services will evaluate the pilot programs' effectiveness in reducing infant mortality.
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