HR 2902
116th Congress
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Women's health
Maternal CARE Act
Introduced: May 22, 2019
Introduced by:
Adams, Alma S.
Democratic
· North Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies Act or the Maternal CARE Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to health-professional training programs for training that addresses implicit bias (e.g., racial bias) in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology.
HHS must also award grants to up to 10 states for pregnancy medical-home programs that reduce adverse maternal-health outcomes and racial disparities. Among other requirements, such programs must prioritize the care of uninsured individuals or Medicaid enrollees.
The National Academy of Medicine must make recommendations for incorporating bias recognition in clinical-skills tests at medical schools.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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