A bill to require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes.

2/2/2024, 5:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 3722

Bill 118 s 3722, also known as the Maternal Health Care Access Act, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of access to maternal health care within the military health system. The bill requires a report to be conducted on the current state of maternal health care access for service members and their families, with a focus on identifying any barriers or challenges that may exist.

The report will also examine the availability of maternal health care services within military health facilities, as well as the quality of care provided to pregnant service members and their dependents. Additionally, the bill seeks to identify any disparities in access to maternal health care based on factors such as rank, branch of service, or geographic location.

In addition to the report, the bill includes provisions for improving access to maternal health care within the military health system. This may include recommendations for increasing the availability of prenatal care services, improving the training of health care providers, or expanding access to specialized maternal health services. Overall, the Maternal Health Care Access Act aims to ensure that service members and their families have access to high-quality maternal health care services within the military health system. By conducting a thorough assessment of the current state of maternal health care access and implementing recommendations for improvement, the bill seeks to address any disparities or challenges that may exist in this important area of health care.

Current Status of Bill S 3722

Bill S 3722 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill S 3722 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2024.  Bill S 3722's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 1, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3722

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3722

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3722

A bill to require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes.A bill to require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes.
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