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Congress Allocated $100 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention; Majority Undistributed
Congress allocated $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention programs, but most of these funds remain unspent. As fiscal year 2026 concludes, lawmakers are pressing the health department to distribute the allocated money.
09/28/2026 · New Mexico edition
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Why it matters locally: The undistributed federal funds for teen pregnancy prevention could impact organizations in New Mexico that rely on such grants to support their programs aimed at reducing teen pregnancy rates across the state.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congress approved $100 million in funding for teen pregnancy prevention initiatives. Most of this allocated money remains undistributed as the 2026 fiscal year approaches its end. Lawmakers have called on the health department to disburse these funds. The allocation aimed to support programs designed to reduce teen pregnancy rates. One organization, Bridgercare, a nonprofit based in Bozeman, Montana, experienced the cancellation of its federal grant. The grant supported the organization's work in teen pregnancy prevention.Related Topics
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