Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 110-339.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 29, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 [sic] - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consider certain criteria in making grants under the Healthy Start Initiative, including: (1) factors that contribute to infant mortality, such as low birthweight; and (2) the extent to which applicants for grants facilitate a community-based approach to the delivery of services and a comprehensive approach to women's health care to improve perinatal outcomes. Provides that the Secretary is not prevented from awarding grants for special projects that are intended to address significant disparities in perinatal health indicators in communities along the United States-Mexico border or in Alaska or Hawaii. Eliminates authority for the Secretary to make additional grants to: (1) assist communities with technical assistance, replication of successful projects, and state policy formation to reduce infant and maternal mortality and morbidity; and (2) conduct and support research and to provide additional health care services for pregnant women and infants. Reauthorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2013 for the Healthy Start Initiative.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 amends the Public Health Service Act to guide the Secretary of Health and Human Services in awarding grants under the Healthy Start Initiative. It emphasizes addressing factors contributing to infant mortality and encourages community-based and comprehensive women's health care approaches. The bill also reauthorizes funding for the initiative from fiscal years 2008 through 2013 while removing some grant authorities related to technical assistance, research, and additional health care services.
This bill updates and reauthorizes the Healthy Start Initiative to improve perinatal health outcomes by focusing grant criteria and funding priorities.
- Requires the Secretary to consider infant mortality factors and community-based approaches when awarding grants.
- Allows grants for special projects targeting perinatal health disparities in border and certain states.
- Eliminates authority for additional grants related to technical assistance, research, and expanded health services.
Communities with high infant mortality rates, particularly those along the U.S.-Mexico border, Alaska, and Hawaii, as well as organizations involved in perinatal health and women's health care may benefit from targeted grants and funding.
The elimination of grant authority for technical assistance, research, and additional health care services could reduce support for some community and state-level activities. The bill does not provide the full text, limiting detailed assessment of implementation challenges or funding specifics.
The bill, originating in the Senate during the 110th Congress and classified under the health policy area, was enacted into law in 2008. It reflects legislative action to continue and modify federal support for maternal and infant health programs.
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By focusing grant criteria on community-based approaches and specific geographic areas, the bill may influence how local health programs prioritize resources and design interventions for maternal and infant health.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. The removal of certain grant authorities may affect ongoing support for research and technical assistance, which could impact program effectiveness. Citizens may want to monitor how the Secretary implements the grant criteria and the effects on targeted communities.
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