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BABIES Act

5/22/2025, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 1598

This bill, numbered S.1598 in the 119th Congress, aims to tackle maternity care shortages and improve maternity outcomes by increasing access to birth centers and investigating better payment models for birth center care. It includes provisions to address these issues as well as other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 1598

Bill S 1598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2025. Bill S 1598 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2025.  Bill S 1598's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1598

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1598

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1598

A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.
A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Izan Perez

737

11 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It could really impact a lot of people. I hope they reconsider this. #UnitedStatesSBill1598BABIESAct will affect many families.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1598

Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat

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