119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 15, 2026
H.R. 8869In CommitteeHealth
Democrats direct NIH to research traumatic birth outcomes and prevention
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie (D-NJ)7 cosponsorsIntroduced May 15, 2026
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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All 7 cosponsors
7 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (7)
Ross, Deborah K.NC-02
Tonko, PaulNY-20
McIver, LaMonicaNJ-10
Velázquez, Nydia M.NY-07
Carson, AndréIN-07
Kennedy, Timothy M.NY-26
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