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119-hr-6096119th CongressWALLET

NEST Act

Sponsored By: Representative Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

Introduced

Summary

Newborn supply kits for new mothers. This bill would create a special Title V project to fund grants that buy and distribute kits containing diapers, breastfeeding aids, a blood pressure monitor, and educational materials.

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  • Families: New mothers would receive kits that include diapers, wipes, postpartum pads, breastfeeding supplies, a blood pressure monitor, and information on maternal mental health and federal supports like WIC.
  • Providers: Multi-state nonprofit groups, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Tribal organizations, and birthing hospitals could get grants or cooperative agreements to procure kits and must partner with local organizations to reach recipients.
  • High-need areas: Distribution would target maternity care deserts, rural communities, regions with high maternal mortality including the Delta, and prioritize families with income at or below 185% of the poverty line.

*It would allow the Secretary to reserve up to $5.0 million per year from Title V funds for each fiscal year 2026 through 2030 for these projects.*

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Free newborn supply kits for new moms

If enacted, the bill would fund free newborn supply kits for new mothers. The Department of Health and Human Services would give grants to nonprofits, clinics, Tribal groups, and birthing hospitals. Grantees must have a multi-state presence and partner with local groups to spread kits across regions. Kits would include diapers, wipes, postpartum items, breastfeeding info and supplies, a blood pressure monitor, and more. Up to $5 million could be reserved each year for FY2026 through FY2030, with priority for families at or below 185% of the poverty line and high-need areas like rural maternity care deserts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

LA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 11/18/2025

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 12/5/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 12/5/2025

  • Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 12/9/2025

  • Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 12/11/2025

  • Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

    AL • D

    Sponsored 1/7/2026

  • Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

    VA • R

    Sponsored 1/7/2026

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/7/2026

  • Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 2/3/2026

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

  • Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

    CA • R

    Sponsored 6/23/2026

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 6/23/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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