H.R. 2507: Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2019

CBO Score

$241 million

Date of Report

Tue October 15th, 2019

CBO Report Details

Legislation Details

116th Congress

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs under part A of title XI of such Act relating to genetic diseases, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard — D — CA

Amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grant programs and other initiatives to promote expanded screening of newborns and children for hereditary disorders. Authority to operate those programs expired at the end of fiscal year 2019. The bill authorizes appropriations of $60.7 million for each year over the 2020-2024 period for grant programs, laboratory quality assurance, and surveillance activities related to those screening activities.

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