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Protecting Moms Who Served Act

USA116th CongressHR-6141| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (20)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Moms Who Served Act This bill authorizes an appropriation to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for FY2022 to improve maternity care coordination for women veterans throughout pregnancy and the one-year postpartum period. The VA must submit a plan to improve maternity care coordination to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements in the Veterans Health Administration Handbook 1330.03 (or successor handbook). The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among women veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
  • March 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6142: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
  • S 116-3424: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
Congressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthSex offensesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careWomen's employmentWomen's health

Protecting Moms Who Served Act

USA116th CongressHR-6141| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Protecting Moms Who Served Act This bill authorizes an appropriation to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for FY2022 to improve maternity care coordination for women veterans throughout pregnancy and the one-year postpartum period. The VA must submit a plan to improve maternity care coordination to fulfill the responsibilities and requirements in the Veterans Health Administration Handbook 1330.03 (or successor handbook). The bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among women veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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Timeline
Mar 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 9, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 1, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 23, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
  • March 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 9, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 1, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 23, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.
Lauren Underwood

Lauren Underwood

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (20)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Will Hurd (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Abby Finkenauer (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6142: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
  • S 116-3424: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthMinority employmentMinority healthSex offensesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careWomen's employmentWomen's health