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US HR4768

US HR4768
Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act


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Introduced
10/21/2019
In Committee
10/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend section 511 of the Social Security Act to reduce maternal mortality by continuing to invest in evidence-based home visiting models that are addressing the social determinants of maternal health and morbidity. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act, amends section 511 of the Social Security Act to continue investing in evidence-based home visiting models that address the social determinants of maternal health and morbidity. Specifically, it increases the tribal set-aside percentage from 3% to 6%, increases overall funding from $400 million per year to $600 million in fiscal year 2021 and $800 million in fiscal year 2022, and requires that any funding above $400 million be used to provide additional priority to states, tribes, and territories with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, address unmet needs identified in needs assessments, or increase allocations based on the proportion of children under 5 living in poverty.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/22/2019)

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