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Introduced
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations. HHS must (1) establish task forces to address social determinants of health, maternal mental and behavioral health, and other topics; and (2) award grants for maternal mortality review committees, innovative maternity care models, and other purposes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a perinatal payment demonstration project. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Transportation must report on the impact of housing and transportation during prenatal and postpartum periods, respectively. The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit a plan for maternity care coordination for women veterans, and the Bureau of Prisons must establish programs and award grants to certain prisons and jails to improve maternal health outcomes among incarcerated individuals. The Government Accountability Office must report on the perinatal health workforce, maternity care compliance offices, and maternal health outcomes among veterans and incarcerated individuals. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on specified topics, including training programs to reduce bias, racism, and discrimination. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission must report on the impact of Medicaid ineligibility on pregnant and postpartum individuals who are incarcerated. The bill also (1) expands eligibility for certain nutrition programs by increasing the postpartum and breastfeeding periods, and (2) reduces certain funding to states without laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant women who are incarcerated.
AI Summary
This bill, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020, aims to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations. It establishes task forces to address social determinants of health, maternal mental and behavioral health, and other topics. It also provides grants for maternal mortality review committees, innovative maternity care models, and other purposes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a perinatal payment demonstration project, and other federal agencies must report on the impact of housing, transportation, and incarceration on maternal health. The bill also expands eligibility for certain nutrition programs and reduces funding to states without laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant incarcerated individuals.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Kamala Harris (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Tom Udall (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3424/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3424/BILLS-116s3424is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3424/BILLS-116s3424is.pdf.pdf |
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