H.R. 1897 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
MOMMA’s Act
H.R. 1897 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 27, 2019, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 111 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 111
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes various programs and requirements to support the prevention of maternal mortality. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide technical assistance and best practices for collecting data, standardizing reporting, and preventing maternal mortality.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 111 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 28, 2019)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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