Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:05:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4930 Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4930

Bill 118 hr 4930, also known as the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for pregnant women and new mothers in order to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to fund initiatives that support pregnant women and new mothers. These initiatives may include prenatal care, postpartum support, mental health services, and access to resources such as nutrition and housing assistance. The bill also aims to increase access to maternity care providers, particularly in underserved communities.

Additionally, the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act seeks to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly among minority and low-income populations. The bill includes provisions to collect data on maternal mortality and morbidity rates, as well as to fund research on the underlying causes of these disparities. Overall, the Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by providing support and resources for pregnant women and new mothers. If passed, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of mothers and children across the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4930

Bill HR 4930 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4930 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2023. Bill HR 4930's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4930

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4930

Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children ActOpportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children ActTo provide grants for the conduct of demonstration projects designed to provide education and training for eligible individuals to enter and follow a career pathway in the field of pregnancy, childbirth, or post-partum, under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

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