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S.1042: Kira Johnson Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 25, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Kira Johnson Act This bill establishes grants to improve maternal health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups and other underserved populations. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants for community-based programs to improve maternal health outcomes for Black pregnant and postpartum individuals, as well as individuals in other underserved groups; training for health care providers and others who...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| March 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) |