IMPACT to Save Moms Act

3/14/2024, 12:01 PM

Summary of Bill S 1797

The IMPACT to Save Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1797, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the rising maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly among women of color.

The bill proposes several measures to improve maternal health outcomes, including increasing funding for maternal health research and data collection, expanding access to prenatal and postpartum care, and implementing training programs for healthcare providers to better recognize and address maternal health complications.

Additionally, the IMPACT to Save Moms Act aims to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by focusing on communities that are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality, such as Black and Indigenous women. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that maternal health initiatives are effectively implemented. Overall, the IMPACT to Save Moms Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the urgent issue of maternal mortality in the United States. If passed, this bill has the potential to save countless lives and improve the health and well-being of mothers across the country.

Current Status of Bill S 1797

Bill S 1797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2023. Bill S 1797 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 1, 2023.  Bill S 1797's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1797

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1797

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Child healthCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesMedicaidPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistanceSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1797

IMPACT to Save Moms ActIMPACT to Save Moms ActA bill to establish a demonstration program to allow States to test payment models for maternity care provided under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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