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Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8057

Bill 117 HR 8057, also known as the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of improving maternal and child health outcomes both domestically and internationally. The bill aims to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality by increasing access to essential healthcare services and promoting best practices in maternal and child health.

Key provisions of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act include increasing funding for maternal and child health programs, expanding access to prenatal care and family planning services, and supporting initiatives to improve nutrition and sanitation in communities at risk. The bill also emphasizes the importance of education and training for healthcare providers, as well as the need for data collection and monitoring to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

Overall, the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022 seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of mothers and children by investing in proven interventions and strategies to reduce mortality rates and improve health outcomes. Supporters of the bill argue that by focusing on maternal and child health, we can create a healthier and more prosperous future for families and communities both in the US and around the world.

Congressional Summary of HR 8057

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.

Current Status of Bill HR 8057

Bill HR 8057 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2022. Bill HR 8057 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2022.  Bill HR 8057's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights. as of June 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8057

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8057

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Community life and organization
- Conflicts and wars
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Government information and archives
- Health care coverage and access
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medical research
- Minority health
- Nutrition and diet
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Public-private cooperation
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Women's health
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8057

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022
Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.

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