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Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4387| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (20)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake activities to improve maternal health, including in rural areas. Specifically, HHS must award grants for (1) developing best practices to reduce preventable maternal mortality, and (2) training health care professionals to reduce and prevent discrimination when providing maternal health services. Additionally, HHS may award grants for integrated maternal and infant health care services. The bill also provides statutory authority for grants that support perinatal quality collaboratives, which are networks of health care and public health professionals who work to improve pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, the bill requires a study on efforts in health professional schools and training programs to reduce and prevent discrimination in the provision of maternal health services. To address care in rural areas, the bill (1) provides statutory authority for grants that support networks of rural providers to improve and coordinate maternal care, (2) makes maternal care providers eligible for certain telehealth grants, and (3) establishes a demonstration project to improve training on maternal care in rural areas through health professional schools and training programs. The bill also expands the maternal care responsibilities of specified HHS offices and programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4995
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020
Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1675
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4995
    Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020


  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1675
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 15, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act
Child healthCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHospital careImmunology and vaccinationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical educationMental healthMinority healthNursingPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthTelephone and wireless communicationWomen's health

Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4387| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to undertake activities to improve maternal health, including in rural areas. Specifically, HHS must award grants for (1) developing best practices to reduce preventable maternal mortality, and (2) training health care professionals to reduce and prevent discrimination when providing maternal health services. Additionally, HHS may award grants for integrated maternal and infant health care services. The bill also provides statutory authority for grants that support perinatal quality collaboratives, which are networks of health care and public health professionals who work to improve pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, the bill requires a study on efforts in health professional schools and training programs to reduce and prevent discrimination in the provision of maternal health services. To address care in rural areas, the bill (1) provides statutory authority for grants that support networks of rural providers to improve and coordinate maternal care, (2) makes maternal care providers eligible for certain telehealth grants, and (3) establishes a demonstration project to improve training on maternal care in rural areas through health professional schools and training programs. The bill also expands the maternal care responsibilities of specified HHS offices and programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4995
Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020
Jun 8, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1675
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 15, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4995
    Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2020


  • June 8, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1675
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Murray with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • July 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 15, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (20)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Sean Casten (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1675: Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHospital careImmunology and vaccinationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedical educationMental healthMinority healthNursingPublic contracts and procurementRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex and reproductive healthTelephone and wireless communicationWomen's health