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Introduced
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
In Committee
01/16/2020
01/16/2020
Crossed Over
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 incorporate data on certain maternal health outcomes, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), into its broadband health mapping tool. The tool allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels. The purpose of this bill is to provide more comprehensive data on maternal health outcomes, which can help identify areas with limited access to healthcare and inform efforts to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortality.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
G. Butterfield (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Susan Brooks (R),
Greg Gianforte (R),
Robin Kelly (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 01/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5640/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5640/BILLS-116hr5640ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5640/BILLS-116hr5640ih.pdf.pdf |
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