SB2415: Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill 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.
Plain-language summary
This bill renews federal funding and support for state programs focused on preventing maternal deaths and improving mother's health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. It aims to reduce gaps in health outcomes between different racial and ethnic groups experiencing pregnancy-related deaths. The bill also directs work to identify ways to improve the quality of maternal healthcare and outcomes. It amends title III of the Public Health Service Act, which governs federal health programs. The bill was introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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SB2415: Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Shelley Capito
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (23)
Raphael Warnock
Roger Marshall
Cory Booker
Thom Tillis
Tina Smith