BOOZMAN, BENNET PREEMIE REAUTHORIZATION ACT SIGNED INTO LAW

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:

Legislation championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) extending critical federal research, education and intervention activities aimed at reducing preterm birth and infant mortality has been signed into law. The Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act allows for these critical federal efforts to now continue through 2030.

"There are too many families nationwide dealing with the complications of preterm birth, including thousands in Arkansas," Boozman said. "It is vital to continue research and education initiatives that identify causes and contributing factors...