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Maternal CARE Act

Introduced: April 15, 2021 Introduced by: Adams, Alma S. Democratic · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) 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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Apr 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in House
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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 April 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1234 Identical bill Maternal CARE Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2556: Maternal CARE Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2556/
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"H.R. 2556: Maternal CARE Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2556/.
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H.R. 2556, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2556/.
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[H.R. 2556: Maternal CARE Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2556/)
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