A bill to provide financial assistance to projects which provide maternal and infant health care services to high-risk populations in order to reduce infant mortality.
Infant Mortality Reduction Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for financial assistance to projects to provide comprehensive maternal and infant health care and related educational and social services to high-risk populations in areas of need. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants for planning for the establishment of the projects.
Provides, in regard to the projects, for required services and programs, preference in providing assistance, uses of funds, and administrative and evaluation requirements.
Provides a formula for required matching funds. Prohibits expending more than 15 percent of the amount appropriated under this Act in any year for projects in any one State. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.
Directs the Secretary to administer the assistance provided under this Act through the administrative unit designated in specified provisions of the Social Security Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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