Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 May 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act would establish several programs and initiatives focused on maternal health during public health emergencies. It would authorize funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve data collection, including racial and ethnic demographic information, and support research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill also mandates that the CDC and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services make pregnancy and postpartum data publicly available during emergencies, disaggregated by various factors, and requires the CDC to conduct public education campaigns for pregnant individuals, employers, and healthcare providers.
Additionally, the bill would establish a Department of Health and Human Services task force to develop recommendations for maternity care during public health emergencies, with a specific focus on communities of color and rural populations. This task force would address a range of issues, including respectful maternity care, telehealth, access to specialized care, and mental health services.
As of its introduction on May 15, 2023, H.R. 3304 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it will undergo review and potentially be amended before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
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.
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.
Timeline
19 May 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3304 do?
- The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act would establish several programs and initiatives focused on maternal health during public health emergencies. It would authorize funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve data collection, including racial and ethnic demographic information, and support research by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The bill also mandates that the CDC and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services make pregnancy and postpartum data publicly available during emergencies, disaggregated by various factors, and requires the CDC to conduct public education campaigns for pregnant individuals, employers, and healthcare providers. Additionally, the bill would establish a Department of Health and Human Services task force to develop recommendations for maternity care during public health emergencies, with a specific focus on communities of color and rural populations. This task force would address a range of issues, including respectful maternity care, telehealth, access to specialized care, and mental health services. As of its introduction on May 15, 2023, H.R. 3304 is in the initial stage of the legislative process. It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it will undergo review and potentially be amended before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 3304 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3304. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3304?
- H.R. 3304 was sponsored by Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), with 99 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3304?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (19 May 2023).
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