Healthy Start Legislation Receives Outpouring of Support from Leading
National Groups

Recently, a broad coalition of organizations came together to urge the United States Congress to consider the Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 (S. 1760, H.R. 3267). A letter of support spearheaded by First Focus and the National Healthy Start Association was sent to the Senate and the House of Representatives, encouraging the importance of this key children’s program.

The letter was signed by a strong and cross-cutting group of over 57 organizations, from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the March of Dimes to the United Way of America and Easter Seals. The legislation has been passed by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and is awaiting consideration by the full Senate. Companion legislation is pending before the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Click here to view the letter.

Click here to read the press release.



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