Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021
United States117th CongressS-796Senate
Updated: Nov 30, 2021
Summary
Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 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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Latest companion bill action
HR-958: Protecting Moms Who Served ActReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Presented to President.
House of Representatives
Became Public Law No: 117-69.
Signed by President.