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S.2373: Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 31, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 31, 2019
Bill Summary
Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act This bill expands initiatives to address maternal health in rural areas. The bill provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish rural obstetric networks for improving outcomes in birth and maternal morbidity. Specifically, these networks must (1) connect individuals with care providers, (2) identify successful...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 31, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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July 31, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tina Smith (D-Minn.) |