Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act

House Bill

H.R. 5789

119th Congress

Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Van Orden

Representative

Republican

WI-3

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill creates a new grant program to help improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in areas with high rates of these problems. It will provide funding to local health departments for outreach, education, and services to support pregnant women and new parents.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorDerrick Van Orden (R-WI)

Introduced10/17/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

ChamberHouse

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Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act

This bill creates a new grant program to help improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in areas with high rates of these problems. It will provide funding to local health departments for outreach, education, and services to support pregnant women and

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This bill creates a new grant program to help improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in areas with high rates of these problems. It will provide funding to local health departments for outreach, education, and services to support pregnant women and new parents.

Bill Number: 5789
Sponsor: Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill Number: 5789
Sponsor: Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 10/17/2025
Summary: This bill creates a new grant program to help improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in areas with high rates of these problems. It will provide funding to local health departments for outreach, education, and services to support pregnant women and new parents.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill creates a new grant program to help improve infant health and reduce infant mortality in areas with high rates of these problems. It will provide funding to local health departments for outreach, education, and services to support pregnant women and new parents.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Nationally Enhancing the Well-being of Babies through Outreach and Research Now Act or the NEWBORN Act This bill establishes a pilot program through which the Health Resources and Services Administration must award grants to territorial, tribal, state, and local health departments in areas with the highest rates of infant mortality to address birth defects, premature births, and other leading causes of infant death. Funds may be used for needs assessments, outreach, and systems to improve social, educational, and clinical services, including prenatal counseling and postpartum care.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a pilot grant program to address high infant mortality rates
Grants will go to local health departments for outreach, education, and services
Funds can be used for prenatal counseling, postpartum care, and other support
Targets areas with the highest rates of infant mortality and birth-related issues
Aims to improve outcomes for babies and new parents in affected communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit new and expecting parents living in regions with high infant mortality. They would gain access to more support services, education, and medical care to help ensure healthy pregnancies and births. The grant program would also strengthen the public health infrastructure in these underserved areas.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Child health

Health care coverage and access

Health information and medical records

Health programs administration and funding

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Women's health

World health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5789, 119th Congress (2025). "Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5789