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H.R. 3304: Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 15, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 15, 2023

This bill addresses data collection, public education, workplace safety, and other matters related to maternal health during public health emergencies.

Specifically, the bill supports (1) various programs and initiatives carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data about maternal health, including racial, ethnic, and other demographic data; and (2) research activities of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

Additionally, the CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must make publicly available and periodically update pregnancy and postpartum data that is collected through federal surveillance systems during public health emergencies. The data must be disaggregated by factors such as race, ethnicity, insurance status, and location.

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Further, the CDC must carry out a program to educate pregnant individuals, their employers, and their health care providers about maternal and infant health risks during public health emergencies.

The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop recommendations on the provision of maternity care during public health emergencies with a particular focus on communities of color and rural populations.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

99

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Lauren Underwood D-IL SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. May 15, 2023Introduced in the House by Lauren Underwood.
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  1. May 19, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. May 15, 2023Introduced in House
  3. May 15, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.