Protecting Moms Who Served Act

United States117th CongressHR-958House of Representatives
Updated: May 13, 2021

Summary

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.

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S-796: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

Signed by President.

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

    House of Representatives

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

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

    House of Representatives

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

    Senate