Right now, Virginia has a higher-than-average infant mortality rate. We can do better. That’s why Brian Moran introduced the ‘Infant Mortality Prevention Act’, expanding access to pre-natal care, improving coordination of home visitation programs and strengthening faith-based outreach to ensure a safe first year of life.

“Virginia stands out as a model state in many ways but we should truly be ashamed of our record on reducing infant mortality. As the father of two young children, I know there is nothing more important than providing families with a safe, secure, and healthy environment,” said Brian. “Our nation is first in millionaires and first in billionaires, yet we have fallen to 37th in the world in our infant mortality rate. Our parents deserve our support and these children deserve nothing less than a chance at life.”

The bill has already received vocal support from the Legislative Black Caucus, Voices for Virginia’s Children and the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy.

Read the full press release here