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HR 3837 105th Congress House

Safe and Healthy Motherhood Act of 1998

Official title: To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to use funds under the State Children's Health Insurance Program for coverage of uninsured pregnant women.

Introduced: July 14, 1998 See on congress.gov
Health Economics and Public FinanceFamiliesFederal aid to child health servicesFederal aid to maternal health services
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Health insuranceMedically uninsuredPoor womenPregnant womenSocial WelfareWomen
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 12, 1998
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 Latest action May 12, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe and Healthy Motherhood Act of 1998 - Amends title XXI (Children's Health Insurance) of the Social Security Act to authorize a State child health plan, under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to provide for optional coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income, uninsured pregnant women.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 14, 1998
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 14, 1998
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 3, 1998
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 22, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3837: Safe and Healthy Motherhood Act of 1998. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3837/
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"H.R. 3837: Safe and Healthy Motherhood Act of 1998." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-3837/.
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