Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels).

The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.

Congress
116

Number
HR - 5640

Introduced on
2020-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/16/2020

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows users to visualize, overlay, and analyze broadband and health data at national, state, and county levels).

The FCC must consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine which maternal health outcomes should be incorporated.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Geography and mapping•
Health information and medical records•
Intergovernmental relations•
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/19/2020

Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

This bill directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include data on certain maternal health outcomes in its broadband health mapping tool (an online platform that allows use...


Latest Action1/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.