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Public Law117th CongressArmed Forces and National Security
S. 796Became Law

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 30, 2021)

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

What just happenedNov 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-69.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Nov 30, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-69.

  2. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-69.

  3. Nov 30, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 30, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 19, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 19, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 16, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 16, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 374).

  9. Nov 16, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 374).

  10. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6297-6298)

  11. Nov 16, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Nov 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 796.

  13. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6286-6288)

  14. Nov 16, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Oct 8, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Oct 8, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Oct 8, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Oct 7, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)

  19. Oct 7, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)

  20. Oct 7, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6993-6994)

  21. Oct 7, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  22. Oct 7, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  23. Jun 23, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  24. Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  25. Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 30, 202149

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

Passed HouseNov 16, 202153

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

Passed SenateOct 7, 202155

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

Introduced in SenateMar 17, 2021

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 — Informed