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Introduced
10/21/2019
10/21/2019
In Committee
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Danny Davis (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Judy Chu (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Brian Higgins (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Dan Kildee (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
John Larson (D),
John Lewis (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Richard Neal (D),
Bill Pascrell (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/22/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4768/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4768/BILLS-116hr4768ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4768/BILLS-116hr4768ih.pdf.pdf |
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