PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2023
This bill reauthorizes and extends federal funding for research and support services related to preterm birth through 2028, replacing the previous 2019-2023 funding period. Key provisions include adding chronic condition screening and treatment to maternal health education services, mandating an interagency working group on prematurity within 18 months, and requiring a National Academies study on preterm birth costs, risk factors, and program gaps. The study must assess neonatal care expenses, societal impacts, and effective prevention strategies, with a final report due within 24 months. These changes directly affect preterm infants, their families, healthcare providers, and federal agencies managing maternal health programs.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Aug 2023
House Passage
Dec 2023
Senate Passage
President
Introduced May 11, 2023
Last action Dec 12, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Amendments
3
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6799)
lower
Dec 11, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6799)
lower
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Aug 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-164.
lower
Jul 19, 2023
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
lower
Jul 19, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jul 13, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0 .
lower
Jul 13, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
May 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
May 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
May 11, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anna G. Eshoo
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
Co
Colin Z. Allred
DDemocratic
Co
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Grace F. Napolitano
DDemocratic
Co
Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer A. Kiggans
RRepublican
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