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H.R.2902: Maternal CARE Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act or the Maternal CARE Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to health-professional training programs for training that addresses implicit bias (e.g., racial bias) in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. HHS must also award grants to up to 10 states for pregnancy medical-home programs that reduce adverse maternal-health outcomes and racial...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 22, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Alma Adams (D-N.C.) |