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- H.R.907
H.R.907: Newborn Care Improvement Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 6, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (10 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
Newborn Care Improvement Act This bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide the newborn child of a woman veteran who is receiving VA maternity care with post-delivery care services for 42 days after the child's birth if the veteran delivered the child in a VA facility or another facility with which VA has a contract for such services. (Currently, such care may not be provided for more than 7 days.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 6, 2017 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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| March 29, 2017 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Feb. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Doug Collins (R-Ga.) |