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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 958

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 12, 2021)

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

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 happenedMay 13, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14](D-IL)Sponsor
43 cosponsors41 D2 R
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  1. May 13, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  2. May 12, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. May 12, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2215-2216)

  4. May 12, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2215-2216)

  5. May 12, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 958.

  6. May 12, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2215-2217)

  7. May 12, 2021FloorH30300

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

  8. May 12, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.

  9. May 12, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-30.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  10. May 12, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 117-30.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  11. May 4, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 6.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  12. May 4, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  13. May 4, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  14. Apr 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  15. Mar 16, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  17. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 12, 202153

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

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 HouseFeb 8, 2021

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

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 — Informed