Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act

Hozzl · 2024-01-25T19:45:18Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3447 Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/25/2024, 7:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3447

Bill 118 s 3447, also known as the Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize and improve programs that provide treatment for pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with substance abuse disorders. The bill builds upon the original Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Act, which was first enacted in 2018.

The main goal of this bill is to ensure that pregnant and postpartum women have access to comprehensive and evidence-based treatment services that address their unique needs. This includes providing services such as prenatal care, mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment, and parenting support. The bill also emphasizes the importance of providing trauma-informed care to women who have experienced violence or trauma.

In addition, the bill seeks to increase funding for programs that serve pregnant and postpartum women, as well as improve coordination between different agencies and organizations that provide these services. It also includes provisions to enhance data collection and evaluation efforts to better understand the impact of these programs and identify areas for improvement. Overall, the Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act is aimed at ensuring that pregnant and postpartum women receive the support and treatment they need to overcome substance abuse disorders and lead healthy, fulfilling lives for themselves and their children.

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Current Status of Bill S 3447

Bill S 3447 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3447 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023. Bill S 3447's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3447

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3447

Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization ActPregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization ActA bill to reauthorize the program to support residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women, and for other purposes.

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