Rural Health: Improving Emergency Pregnancy Care
The Senate must act next: a Senate floor vote.
This bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a major public health issue. While it has a good chance of moving forward, many bills face delays due to a crowded legislative calendar.
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The teleconsultation pilot program explicitly allows grants to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to build regional maternal health telehealth networks. This could improve access to urgent obstetric consultation for pregnant patients in tribal communities that often face long distances to specialized maternity care.
“shall award grants or cooperative agreements to States, political subdivisions of States, and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act) to support the provision of urgent maternal health care in rural facilities”
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
The Senate HELP Committee advanced the bipartisan Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, which aims to bolster emergency maternal care with training, grants, and teleconsultation support for rural health care providers as delivery units continue to close nationwide.
The bill proposes federal grants, training programs, and telehealth services to help rural hospitals manage obstetric emergencies, specifically targeting facilities that do not have dedicated labor and delivery staff.
The Senate HELP Committee voted to favorably report the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act as part of a package of bills aimed at making healthcare more accessible and affordable for American families.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
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