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Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5934
Bill 117 hr 5934, also known as the Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021, aims to address the maternal and infant health crisis in the United States. The bill focuses on improving access to quality prenatal and postpartum care for mothers, as well as ensuring the well-being of infants during their first year of life.
Key provisions of the bill include expanding Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women, increasing funding for maternal and infant health programs, and promoting research on maternal and infant health outcomes. The bill also seeks to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health by implementing strategies to reduce maternal mortality rates among women of color.
Additionally, the Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021 includes provisions to improve access to mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as support for breastfeeding education and support programs. The bill also aims to increase access to doula care for pregnant women, particularly those from marginalized communities. Overall, the bill seeks to address the systemic issues that contribute to poor maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States, with a focus on improving access to care, reducing disparities, and promoting the well-being of mothers and infants.
Key provisions of the bill include expanding Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum women, increasing funding for maternal and infant health programs, and promoting research on maternal and infant health outcomes. The bill also seeks to address racial disparities in maternal and infant health by implementing strategies to reduce maternal mortality rates among women of color.
Additionally, the Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021 includes provisions to improve access to mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as support for breastfeeding education and support programs. The bill also aims to increase access to doula care for pregnant women, particularly those from marginalized communities. Overall, the bill seeks to address the systemic issues that contribute to poor maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States, with a focus on improving access to care, reducing disparities, and promoting the well-being of mothers and infants.
Congressional Summary of HR 5934
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021
This bill modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to add requirements for supporting individuals impacted by a substance use disorder.
Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to
- collaborate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop and disseminate nutrition education materials for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder, including materials for infants impacted by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome;
- conduct outreach to individuals who are potentially eligible for the WIC program and who are impacted by a such a disorder; and
- make available to states through an online clearinghouse any nutrition education and training materials related to nutrition for individuals impacted by a substance use disorder or neonatal abstinence syndrome.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5934
Bill HR 5934 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2021. Bill HR 5934 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2021. Bill HR 5934's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of November 9, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5934
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5934
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5934
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5934
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