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Maternal Health for Veterans Act
3/14/2024, 3:16 AM
Summary of Bill S 2026
The Maternal Health for Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2026, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve maternal health care services for female veterans who have served in the military.
The bill aims to address the unique health care needs of female veterans who may face challenges in accessing quality maternal health care services. It seeks to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other health care providers to ensure that female veterans receive the care they need during pregnancy and childbirth.
Specifically, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act would require the VA to develop and implement a comprehensive maternal health care program for female veterans. This program would include services such as prenatal care, childbirth education, postpartum care, and mental health support. Additionally, the bill would require the VA to conduct research on maternal health outcomes for female veterans and to provide training for VA health care providers on best practices for caring for pregnant and postpartum veterans. Overall, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act aims to improve the health and well-being of female veterans during and after pregnancy by ensuring they have access to high-quality maternal health care services.
The bill aims to address the unique health care needs of female veterans who may face challenges in accessing quality maternal health care services. It seeks to improve coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other health care providers to ensure that female veterans receive the care they need during pregnancy and childbirth.
Specifically, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act would require the VA to develop and implement a comprehensive maternal health care program for female veterans. This program would include services such as prenatal care, childbirth education, postpartum care, and mental health support. Additionally, the bill would require the VA to conduct research on maternal health outcomes for female veterans and to provide training for VA health care providers on best practices for caring for pregnant and postpartum veterans. Overall, the Maternal Health for Veterans Act aims to improve the health and well-being of female veterans during and after pregnancy by ensuring they have access to high-quality maternal health care services.
Congressional Summary of S 2026
Maternal Health for Veterans Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report annually through FY2028 on its activities relating to the coordination of maternity health care. The reports must also include (1) data on the maternal health outcomes of veterans who receive medical care or services from the VA or a non-VA provider that is authorized to provide care or services under VA programs, and (2) VA recommendations to improve the maternal health outcomes of veterans.
The reports must be made publicly available.
The bill also authorizes funding through FY2028 for VA programs relating to the coordination of maternity health care.
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Current Status of Bill S 2026
Bill S 2026 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill S 2026 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2023. Bill S 2026's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of June 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2026
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2026
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Child health
- Sex and reproductive health
- Veterans' medical care
- Women's health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2026
Maternal Health for Veterans Act
Maternal Health for Veterans Act
A bill to provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2026
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