H.R. 1318 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018
H.R. 1318 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by Jaime Herrera Beutler with 192 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 192
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-344
What it does
Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize through FY2023 and revise certain Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs that support state and local surveillance of maternal mortality. Among other changes, the bill authorizes the CDC to support state and tribal maternal mortality review committees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats, 51 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 11, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 13, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 19, 2018
- Became lawDec 21, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-344. (Dec 21, 2018)
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