Data to Save Moms Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 1599 Data to Save Moms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1599

Bill 118 s 1599, also known as the Data to Save Moms Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the United States Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve data collection and analysis related to maternal mortality in the United States.

The bill aims to address the rising rates of maternal mortality in the country by requiring states to report data on pregnancy-related deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This data will be used to identify trends and risk factors associated with maternal mortality, with the ultimate goal of developing strategies to prevent these deaths.

Additionally, the Data to Save Moms Act seeks to improve the quality of data collected by standardizing reporting requirements across states and providing funding for states to implement these requirements. The bill also includes provisions to improve data collection on maternal morbidity, or severe complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Overall, the Data to Save Moms Act is a bipartisan effort to address the growing crisis of maternal mortality in the United States by improving data collection and analysis. By better understanding the factors contributing to maternal deaths, policymakers and healthcare providers can work towards implementing effective interventions to save the lives of mothers across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 1599

Data to Save Moms Act

This bill expands data collection and research on maternal morbidity and mortality among racial and ethnic minority groups.

Specifically, the bill adds requirements to certain grants awarded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for maternal mortality review committees. To the extent practicable, grant-funded committees must

use the most up-to-date indicators of severe maternal morbidity;
review deaths caused by suicide, overdose, or other behavioral health conditions attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth; and
consult with representatives of communities disproportionately affected by adverse maternal outcomes about nonclinical factors that may contribute to those outcomes.

The CDC may also award grants to committees to increase their engagement with local communities, such as by bringing on community representatives as committee members.

Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality must consult with stakeholders to review maternal health data collection processes and quality measures and make recommendations to improve them.

The Department of Health and Human Services must also support studies on adverse maternal health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native populations and other racial and ethnic minority groups.

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Current Status of Bill S 1599

Bill S 1599 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill S 1599 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2023. Bill S 1599's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 15, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1599

Primary Policy Focus

Health

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Adult education and literacyAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansChild care and developmentCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEnvironmental healthFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthMinority healthNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceRacial and ethnic relationsSex offensesSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationU.S. historyUnemploymentViolent crimeWater qualityWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1599

Data to Save Moms ActData to Save Moms ActA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for grants to promote representative community engagement in maternal mortality review committees, and for other purposes.

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