HR 7973
To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes
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Timeline
- Mar 18Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
**What it does:** This bill aims to reduce deaths and serious health complications among pregnant women and new mothers, while addressing unequal health outcomes across different racial and ethnic groups. **Who it affects:** Pregnant women, new mothers, and their families across the United States, with particular focus on communities that currently experience higher rates of maternal health problems. **What would change:** The bill would likely establish new programs, funding, or requirements to improve maternal healthcare quality and access. This could include better training for healthcare providers, expanded services in underserved areas, improved data collection on maternal health outcomes, or enhanced support for women during pregnancy and after childbirth. **Current status:** The bill is still being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate. *Note: Specific details about funding amounts and implementation methods would require reviewing the full bill text.*
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