H.R. 959 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
H.R. 959 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 8, 2021, sponsored by Lauren Underwood with 188 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 188
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lauren Underwood (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 188 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Apr 23, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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