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Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4769| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020 This bill addresses maternal health during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency by supporting data collection, development of COVID-19 therapeutics and workplace protections, and other activities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services must issue guidance for states and local health departments on collecting data on pregnancy and postpartum status in conjunction with COVID-19 tests. In addition, the bill provides funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand particular maternal health surveillance programs. The CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must also publish pregnancy and postpartum data related to COVID-19, and the CDC and the Indian Health Service must consult with tribes about collecting this data for tribal populations. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration must collect information about the effects of COVID-19 therapeutics on pregnant and postpartum individuals. The NIH must also ensure that at least one vaccine will be suitable for that population and must support related research. In addition, the Department of Labor must implement an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from workplace exposures to the virus that causes COVID-19 that specifically addresses pregnant and postpartum individuals. Certain regulatory requirements shall not apply in developing this standard. The CDC must also carry out an education campaign about pregnancy and COVID-19 and must establish a task force that addresses maternity care during the COVID-19 emergency. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal health and public health emergency preparedness.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8027
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8027
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  • HR 116-8027: Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020
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Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4769| Senate 
| Updated: 9/30/2020
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020 This bill addresses maternal health during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency by supporting data collection, development of COVID-19 therapeutics and workplace protections, and other activities. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services must issue guidance for states and local health departments on collecting data on pregnancy and postpartum status in conjunction with COVID-19 tests. In addition, the bill provides funds for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand particular maternal health surveillance programs. The CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must also publish pregnancy and postpartum data related to COVID-19, and the CDC and the Indian Health Service must consult with tribes about collecting this data for tribal populations. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration must collect information about the effects of COVID-19 therapeutics on pregnant and postpartum individuals. The NIH must also ensure that at least one vaccine will be suitable for that population and must support related research. In addition, the Department of Labor must implement an emergency temporary standard to protect employees from workplace exposures to the virus that causes COVID-19 that specifically addresses pregnant and postpartum individuals. Certain regulatory requirements shall not apply in developing this standard. The CDC must also carry out an education campaign about pregnancy and COVID-19 and must establish a task force that addresses maternity care during the COVID-19 emergency. Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal health and public health emergency preparedness.
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Timeline
Sep 4, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8027
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Sep 30, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • September 4, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8027
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • September 30, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 30, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (4)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8027: Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDisability and health-based discriminationDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureForeign language and bilingual programsGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMinority healthRacial and ethnic relationsResearch administration and fundingWomen's health