Mr. Chairman. I rise today in support of H.R. 1326. the Public Health Service Infant Mortality Amendments Act. This important bill increases the authorizations for community health centers and migrant health centers. Among 20 industrialized countries. the United States has declined from a rank of sixth in 1950 to last place. This situation is deplorable. Twothirds of all infant mortality can be attributed to low birthweight. a condition which is preventable through sound prenatal care. Infant mortality is used as an international index of a nations health. The United States. a country which is the leader of civilized nations. should be proud of its Nations health.