Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
ReportedJun 17, 2026
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 75 words.
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 .)
Context
- Committees
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 2 of 221 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from introduced in senate to reported to senate · 74 words
- Subjects
- Child healthHealth programs administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health
- Latest action
- Jun 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 442.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 0
The bill status record lists no related bills.
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]