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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
12/16/2020
12/16/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels).The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in its broadband health mapping tool. The tool allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the effectiveness of internet connectivity in reducing maternal morbidity rates and who is best suited to ensure better internet connectivity to reduce maternal morbidity rates.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Jacky Rosen (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Mike Braun (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Doug Jones (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Brian Schatz (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 12/16/2020)
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