HR 5995 117th Congress House Health

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

Introduced: November 17, 2021 Introduced by: Emmer, Tom Republican · Minnesota See on congress.gov

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Nov 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 17, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 17, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021

This bill expands research and related activities that address mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion).

Specifically, the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) must expand and intensify research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss. In particular, NIMH must conduct a longitudinal study to determine the prevalence and other information about such mental health complications.

Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health providers, state or local governments, or other appropriate nonprofits to deliver services to individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss.

Funding made available under this bill may not be provided to an entity (or an entity's affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or clinic) that performs abortions other than in the case of a pregnancy (1) that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.

What's happening now November 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2