# 119-s-5574: NEST Act

119-s-5574, NEST Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5574
- Congress: 119
- Title: NEST Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**This bill would create a federal grant program to provide** **newborn supply kits** to new mothers. It would prioritize low-income households and communities with limited maternal care. - New mothers and newborns would receive kits with diapers, wipes, postpartum supplies, a blood pressure monitor, breastfeeding and mental health hotline information. Priority goes to households at or below 185 percent of the poverty line and to rural, maternity care desert, and high maternal mortality areas. - Nonprofit multi-State entities, community-based groups, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Tribal organizations, and birthing hospitals would be eligible to get grants to buy and distribute kits and must partner with local groups to reach diverse areas. - The Secretary of Health and Human Services would report to Congress on recipients, regions, and outcomes after the first award and again after grants end. The bill authorizes $5.0 million per year for FY2027–FY2031, totaling $25.0 million if fully appropriated. *If funded, the bill would authorize up to $25.0 million in new federal spending over FY2027–2031.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Newborn supply kits for parents: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to run a grant program for newborn supply kits. It would authorize $5 million for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Grantees would partner with local groups, seek geographic diversity, and prioritize maternity care d…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5574 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5574)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5574 (as of 2026-10-16).