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Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5640

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5640

Bill HR 5640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5640 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020.  Bill HR 5640's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 16, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5640

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5640

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Geography and mapping
- Health information and medical records
- Intergovernmental relations
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5640

Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act
To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.
Data Mapping to Save Moms' Lives Act

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