CARE for Moms Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T15:39:00Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2846 CARE for Moms Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:39 PM

Summary of Bill S 2846

The CARE for Moms Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2846, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women in the United States.

The CARE for Moms Act aims to address the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the US by providing funding for programs and initiatives that support maternal health. This includes increasing access to prenatal and postpartum care, improving maternal mental health services, and expanding support for pregnant and parenting individuals.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by focusing on communities that are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality and morbidity, such as women of color and low-income individuals. The CARE for Moms Act also includes provisions to improve data collection and research on maternal health issues, in order to better understand the factors contributing to poor maternal health outcomes. Overall, the CARE for Moms Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States through increased access to care, support for at-risk populations, and enhanced research and data collection efforts.

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Current Status of Bill S 2846

Bill S 2846 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2023. Bill S 2846 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 19, 2023. Bill S 2846's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597) as of September 19, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2846

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2846

CARE for Moms ActCARE for Moms ActCommunity Access, Resources, and Empowerment for Moms ActA bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.

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