Rep. Davids Introduces Data to Save Moms Act to Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis
The Data to Save Moms Act was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Sen. Smith Introduces Data to Save Moms Act to Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis →While maternal health is a popular topic, this bill has a very large list of Democratic sponsors and was introduced in a Republican-controlled House, making it hard to pass without more GOP support.
The bill specifically mentions veterans as a population whose pregnancy-related deaths may need special attention. It recommends that maternal mortality review committees gain authority to access records from other federal agencies and work with relevant experts to review deaths among veterans and incarcerated individuals.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Senator Tina Smith and Rep. Sharice Davids reintroduced the Data to Save Moms Act to address the maternal mortality crisis. The bill aims to improve data collection by strengthening Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) and including community representatives to identify root causes.
Senator Jon Ossoff joined the reintroduction of the Momnibus Act, highlighting the Data to Save Moms Act. The bill promotes community engagement in Tribal Maternal Mortality Review Committees and funds research at Minority-Serving Institutions to address disparities in maternal health outcomes.
The reintroduction of the Momnibus Act, featuring the Data to Save Moms Act, seeks to reverse the rising maternal mortality rate. The bill focuses on improving data accuracy and listening to mothers' stories to identify systemic failures in the healthcare system, particularly for Black mothers.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Data to Save Moms Act
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