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H.R.959: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
187 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 This bill directs multi-agency efforts to improve maternal health, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups, veterans, and other vulnerable populations. It also addresses maternal health issues related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other specified departments must address the social determinants of maternal health, which...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 23, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| March 22, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| March 15, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
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| Feb. 11, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Labor, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) |