BABIES Act

Hozzl · 2025-05-22T17:11:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1598 BABIES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1598

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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.

Comments

Izan Perez

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9 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.