Mr. Speaker, The United States has one of the highest preterm birth rates in the world, which is a leading cause of infant mortality. Today the March of Dimes released its 2025 report card on the state of maternal and infant health, and the United States received a D for the preterm birth grade for the fourth consecutive year in a row. (00:00–00:08)
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