Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026
S 3799, the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026, extends annual funding for the Healthy Start Initiative through fiscal years 2026 to 2030. The bill amends existing law to specify $145 million in annual funding for this program, which provides prenatal and infant health services to at-risk communities. This reauthorization directly affects the Healthy Start Initiative programs nationwide, ensuring continued support for maternal and infant health services. The key provision is the fixed annual funding level, replacing prior language about appropriations.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Jun 22, 2026
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Committee
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Jun 22, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment. Without written report.
upper
Jun 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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