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Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

Introduced: March 17, 2021 Introduced by: Duckworth, Tammy Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Nov 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-69.

Nov 30, 2021

Signed by President.

Nov 19, 2021

Presented to President.

Nov 16, 2021

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 374).

Nov 16, 2021

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6297-6298)

Nov 16, 2021

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Nov 16, 2021

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 796.

Nov 16, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 16, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6286-6288)

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Oct 8, 2021

Held at the desk.

Oct 8, 2021

Received in the House.

Oct 8, 2021

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 7, 2021

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 7, 2021

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6993-6994)

Oct 7, 2021

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)

Oct 7, 2021

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)

Jun 23, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

Mar 17, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Mar 17, 2021

Introduced in Senate

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 16, 2021	House · vote #374	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	414–9	See who voted →

Amendments to this bill 1

1 agreed to

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
SAMDT 3,860	—	In the nature of a substitute.	Agreed to	Oct 7, 2021

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Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

What's happening now November 30, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-69.

Related & companion bills 2

Bill text 4 versions

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 5

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Oct 7, 2021

Coons, Christopher A.

Delaware · Oct 4, 2021

Ossoff, Jon

Georgia · Oct 4, 2021

Blumenthal, Richard

Connecticut · Jun 23, 2021

Collins, Susan M.

Maine · Mar 17, 2021

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