CARE for Moms Act

3/13/2024, 3:39 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597)
The CARE for Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2846, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States.

The CARE for Moms Act aims to address the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the US by providing funding for programs and initiatives that support maternal health. This includes increasing access to prenatal and postpartum care, improving maternal mental health services, and expanding support for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by focusing on communities that are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality and morbidity, such as women of color and low-income individuals. The CARE for Moms Act also includes provisions to improve data collection and research on maternal health issues, in order to better understand the factors contributing to poor maternal health outcomes. Overall, the CARE for Moms Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States through increased access to care, support for at-risk populations, and enhanced research and data collection efforts.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2846

Introduced on
2023-09-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/19/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597)
The CARE for Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2846, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States.

The CARE for Moms Act aims to address the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the US by providing funding for programs and initiatives that support maternal health. This includes increasing access to prenatal and postpartum care, improving maternal mental health services, and expanding support for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by focusing on communities that are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality and morbidity, such as women of color and low-income individuals. The CARE for Moms Act also includes provisions to improve data collection and research on maternal health issues, in order to better understand the factors contributing to poor maternal health outcomes. Overall, the CARE for Moms Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States through increased access to care, support for at-risk populations, and enhanced research and data collection efforts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/19/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597)