To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term culturally and linguistically congruent, with respect to care or maternity care, means care that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, requires task force to address the United States maternal health crisis, and creates sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal health. It relies on reporting requirements, appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Education, Healthcare, Environment, and Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term culturally and linguistically congruent, with respect to care or maternity care, means care that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview...
- Requires task force to address the United States maternal health crisis.
- Creates sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal health.
- Requires extending WIC eligibility for new moms Section 17(b)(10) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
- Creates sustained funding for community-based organizations to advance maternal health equity.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term culturally and linguistically congruent, with respect to care or maternity care, means care that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, requires task force to address the United States maternal health crisis, and creates sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal health.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Healthcare, Environment, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term culturally and linguistically congruent, with respect to care or maternity care, means care that is in agreement with the preferred cultural values, beliefs, worldview, requires task force to address the United States maternal health crisis, and creates sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal health.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Disaster response agencies and disaster-affected communities
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Booker (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Warnock, Mr. Merkley, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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