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Search Results: keywords:"maternal health"

S. RES. 530 — Designating January 23, 2024, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.
January 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:316
S. RES. 530 aims to designate January 23, 2024, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" in the United States. The resolution emphasizes the urgent need to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, severe maternal health issues, and disparities in health outcomes among...
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S. RES. 530 wants to make January 23, 2024, a special day called "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to help people think about and take care of moms' health, making sure all moms get good care and everyone works together to make it better.
H. R. 10214 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes.
November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,433
H.R. 10214, also known as the "Dads Matter Act of 2024," aims to increase public awareness of the important role fathers play in improving health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...
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H.R. 10214 wants to tell more people about how dads can help moms and babies stay healthy when a new baby is coming. It asks a big health boss in the government to make sure people know how important dads are during this special time.
H. R. 7045 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for contributions to qualifying pregnancy centers.
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January 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,640
H.R. 7045, known as the "Pregnancy Center Support Act of 2024," proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code to provide tax credits for contributions to qualifying pregnancy centers. This bill is aimed at offering a 50% tax credit on donations, up to $10,000 for...
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H.R. 7045 is a proposal that wants to give people some of their tax money back if they donate to special places that help moms and babies, but these places don't talk about or provide abortion services. The idea is to encourage more donations by reducing how much tax people have to pay, especially if they help these specific centers.
H. RES. 1494 — Recognizing the threat of air pollution and extreme heat to maternal and infant health, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that meaningful interventions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities of pregnancy in Latino communities.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:612
H. RES. 1494 is a resolution from the House of Representatives recognizing the serious risks that air pollution and extreme heat pose to maternal and infant health, specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities faced by pregnant women in Latino communities. It emphasizes the need for swift and...
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This bill is like a big plan to help keep moms and babies safe from things like dirty air and really hot weather, especially for Latino families. It wants to make sure they have clean air, information they can understand, and cooler places to stay safe and healthy.
H. R. 4581 — An Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
June 21, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:284
H.R. 4581, known as the "Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024," aims to modify title V of the Social Security Act to support activities preventing stillbirths. The bill specifies that funds can be used for research-based programs to decrease stillbirth...
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H.R. 4581 is a bill that wants to help moms and babies by finding ways to stop babies from being born too early or not at all. It suggests using money to help doctors and communities find and try out new ideas to keep babies safe before they are born.
H. R. 4581 — To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:762
H.R. 4581, titled the "Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support activities that prevent stillbirths. The bill specifies that funds may be used for evidence-based programs and research designed to decrease the incidence of...
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H.R. 4581 is a bill that wants to help make sure babies are born safely by giving money to doctors and communities to do things like teach safe sleeping habits for moms and help stop smoking. They want to figure out the best ways to do this, but some people worry they might not check carefully if it's working or not.
H. R. 3838 — An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
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March 05, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:650
The Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 aims to support states in improving mothers' health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period by amending the Public Health Service Act. It addresses disparities in maternal health outcomes, enhances the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help keep moms healthy when they're having a baby by giving more money to programs that make sure moms get the care they need, and it wants to make sure that all moms, no matter who they are, have the same chance to be healthy.
S. 4147 — To continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:536
The bill S. 4147, also known as the "NIH IMPROVE Act," proposes to continue funding the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The aim of the initiative is to advance research in reducing maternal...
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The NIH IMPROVE Act is like a plan to give money each year to help doctors learn how to keep mommies from getting very sick, especially in groups that have different skin colors or who don't have a lot of money. The plan wants to make sure all mommies stay healthy by finding out what makes them sick and by helping their communities do things to make them better.
S. 4079 — To improve obstetric emergency care.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,881
S. 4079, titled the “Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act,” aims to improve emergency obstetric care in rural areas by funding training programs and purchasing necessary equipment. It authorizes grants for rural health care facilities to integrate obstetric training, develop...
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The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act is a plan to help doctors and nurses in small town hospitals take care of moms who need quick help having their babies. It gives money to buy important tools and let doctors from far away help using computers.
H. R. 8715 — To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes.
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June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:992
H. R. 8715, also known as the “Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act” or the “NEST Act,” proposes a pilot program led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This program involves forming public-private partnerships to distribute newborn supply kits to mothers of...
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The NEST Act is like a big plan to give special gift boxes with necessary things like diapers and blankets to moms of new babies, especially those who live in places where it's hard to get help. This plan uses money from the government to work with different groups to make sure these gifts go to the families that need them the most.
H. R. 4581 — An Act To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:305
H. R. 4581 seeks to amend title V of the Social Security Act to enhance stillbirth prevention and research. The bill specifies that funds can be used for programs aimed at reducing stillbirths by promoting awareness of fetal movements, improving birth timing for pregnancies...
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H. R. 4581 is a plan to help stop babies from being stillborn by teaching moms to watch for baby kicks, sleep safely, and get help if needed. It also supports local groups that help pregnant moms take better care of themselves.
H. R. 8532 — To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H.R. 8532 seeks to identify and address obstacles to the coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs, with the aim of enhancing maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. The bill mandates the Secretary of Health and Human...
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H.R. 8532 is a plan to help moms and babies stay healthy by checking why certain health-monitoring gadgets like heart rate monitors aren't paid for by Medicaid. It wants to fix this so all moms and babies can use these helpful gadgets.
S. RES. 734 — Recognizing 30 years since the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt, and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:729
Senate Resolution 734 recognizes the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt, and reaffirms its goals, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights. The resolution highlights the progress made since the...
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Senate Resolution 734 is like a birthday card that remembers a big meeting 30 years ago about helping people around the world be healthy. It says America wants to keep working on making sure everyone can get help to stay healthy and happy, just like the goals from the meeting back then.
H. R. 8037 — To continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes.
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April 17, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:536
H.R. 8037 seeks to continue funding the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill aims to enhance research and efforts to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, particularly among...
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H.R. 8037 is a plan to give money to help make sure moms stay healthy and safe when they have babies, especially moms who might not get a lot of help otherwise. This plan will use a lot of money each year to learn more about how to help these moms and make sure they're taken care of in the best way possible.
H. R. 3838 — An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
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March 06, 2024
Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
Congress:118
Words:779
H.R. 3838, titled the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023," aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to continue supporting states in efforts to improve maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill seeks to address...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 3838 is a plan to help moms stay healthy when they have a baby by giving more money and support to doctors and hospitals. It's like giving extra tools and money to build a smoother and safer road for moms when they’re having a baby.
S. RES. 588 — Recognizing March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:303
The resolution, S. RES. 588, recognizes March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day" to highlight the critical role of midwives in improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black birthing people in the United States. It acknowledges the challenges these communities face due to racial...
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In the U.S., March 14, 2024, is being recognized as "Black Midwives Day" to show how important Black midwives are in helping moms and babies, especially those who are Black, get the care they need. This day encourages everyone to support fair and equal help for mothers and to talk about ways to make sure all moms and babies are safe and healthy.
H. R. 9335 — To direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program.
August 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:805
H. R. 9335 is a bill proposing a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Defense to offer midwife services to TRICARE beneficiaries, which includes certain military members and their families. The program would last five years, with the potential to become permanent if...
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H. R. 9335 is a plan for the U.S. military to try having midwives help with baby deliveries for families of soldiers using TRICARE health benefits, and they will see if it works well over five years. If it helps moms and families and saves money, they might keep doing it longer.
H. RES. 1083 — Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:343
H. RES. 1083 acknowledges and celebrates the significant contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. The resolution underscores the importance of midwifery, especially in addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes due to systemic racism and lack...
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H. RES. 1083 is about saying thank you to Black midwives for helping moms and babies in the U.S., and it asks the government to help more people become midwives, make sure everyone can see them when they need, and get insurance to pay for their help.
S. 712 — An Act To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
December 04, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:342
S. 712, known as the “Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act” or the “Connected MOM Act”, aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in State Medicaid programs. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to...
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The Connected MOM Act is like a little helper to make sure that moms and babies can use special health gadgets at home, like things to check their heart and sugar, so they stay healthy. The government will look at how different places let moms use these gadgets and will help them get better at it.
S. 4522 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,450
S. 4522, the "Dads Matter Act of 2024," aims to increase public awareness about the important role fathers play in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum health outcomes. This bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services launch a campaign to highlight the...
Simple Explanation
The "Dads Matter Act of 2024" is a plan to help everyone understand how important dads are during and after having a baby, so moms and babies can be healthier. It wants health helpers to learn how to include dads more and check if this really works.
H. RES. 1474 — Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day, recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:225
H. RES. 1474 proposes the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day" to honor families affected by stillbirth in the United States and to raise awareness for prevention measures. It emphasizes the significant number of pregnancies ending in...
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This bill wants to make September 19, 2024, a special day to remember babies who were born sleeping (stillbirth) and help not let it happen by teaching people more about it. It also asks important people, like the President, to do more to help keep babies safe.
S. 4060 — To improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes.
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March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,860
S. 4060 aims to improve maternal health policies for pregnant and postpartum individuals in correctional facilities. It seeks to end the shackling of pregnant individuals in facilities that receive federal grants, and establish model programs in federal prisons to optimize...
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S. 4060 is a plan to help moms who are in jail by not using handcuffs on them when they're pregnant and making sure they get good care. It also gives money to prisons so they can help these moms and understand how to make it better for everyone.
H. R. 9022 — To include pregnancy and loss of pregnancy as qualifying life events under the TRICARE program and to require a study on maternal health in the military heath system, and for other purposes.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,994
The bill H.R. 9022, titled the "Military Moms Act," proposes to recognize pregnancy and loss of pregnancy as qualifying life events in the TRICARE program, which provides healthcare services to military personnel and their families. It mandates a study on access to maternal...
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The bill wants to make sure that having a baby, or losing a baby, is a special event for military families to get the healthcare they need. It also wants to help moms in the military by creating a website with lots of helpful information, but it won't include anything about abortion.
S. 5203 — To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,114
The bill S. 5203, titled the “Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act,” seeks to address the increase in syphilis cases, particularly congenital syphilis affecting newborns. It mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue guidance on best practices for...
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The bill wants to help keep babies healthy by making sure doctors know the best ways to check and treat for a sickness called syphilis, especially in moms and babies. It also wants to make sure everyone understands how to do this by providing information in different languages and using things like video calls for doctor visits.
H. R. 8383 — To improve obstetric emergency care.
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May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,875
The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act (H. R. 8383) aims to improve emergency care for pregnant women in rural areas. It proposes to develop training programs for healthcare providers in rural facilities that lack dedicated obstetric units, integrates obstetric readiness into...
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The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act wants to make sure that pregnant women in small towns get better emergency help by teaching doctors, giving money for new equipment, and using video calls to connect them with city hospitals.

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