H.R.3302 - Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.3302, the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2025, seeks to reauthorize the Healthy Start Initiative by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill allocates $145,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030. This funding aims to continue and expand programs focused on reducing infant mortality and improving maternal health.
Expected Effects
The reauthorization will likely ensure the continuation of existing Healthy Start programs. It will also provide a consistent funding stream for these initiatives over the next five years. This will allow for better planning and implementation of maternal and child health services.
Potential Benefits
- Continued support for programs aimed at reducing infant mortality.
- Improved access to healthcare services for pregnant women and infants.
- Potential for expansion of Healthy Start programs to reach more communities.
- Enhanced data collection and analysis to inform future interventions.
- Increased stability for organizations providing maternal and child health services.
Potential Disadvantages
- The allocated funding may be insufficient to address all needs.
- Potential for bureaucratic inefficiencies in the distribution of funds.
- Limited scope of the bill, focusing primarily on reauthorization rather than comprehensive reform.
- Possible lack of flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare needs.
- The bill does not address the root causes of health disparities.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause, which allows Congress to provide for the health and well-being of the population. Specifically, it falls under the purview of Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce and provide for the general welfare through funding programs that address public health concerns. The bill does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).