Maternal Health for Veterans Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T08:15:23Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3303 Maternal Health for Veterans Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3303

The Maternal Health for Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3303, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve maternal health care services for female veterans who have served in the military.

The bill aims to address the unique health care needs of female veterans who may face challenges in accessing quality maternal health care services. It seeks to expand and improve the availability of maternal health care services for female veterans, including prenatal care, postpartum care, and mental health services.

Specifically, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement a comprehensive program to provide maternal health care services to female veterans. This program would include outreach and education efforts to ensure that female veterans are aware of the maternal health care services available to them. Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct research on maternal health outcomes for female veterans and to develop best practices for providing maternal health care services to this population. Overall, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act aims to improve the health and well-being of female veterans by ensuring that they have access to the maternal health care services they need. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to address a critical gap in health care services for female veterans who have served our country.

Congressional Summary of HR 3303

Maternal Health for Veterans Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report annually through FY2028 on its activities relating to the coordination of maternity health care. The reports must also include (1) data on the maternal health outcomes of veterans who receive medical care or services from the VA or a non-VA provider that is authorized to provide care or services under VA programs, and (2) VA recommendations to improve the maternal health outcomes of veterans.

The reports must be made publicly available.

The bill also authorizes funding through FY2028 for VA programs relating to the coordination of maternity health care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3303

Bill HR 3303 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3303 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3303's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3303

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

200

Democrat Cosponsors

196

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3303

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Child healthSex and reproductive healthVeterans' medical careWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3303

Maternal Health for Veterans ActMaternal Health for Veterans ActTo provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes.

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