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Tech Support for Maternity Care and Maternal Health

This act aims to improve healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially in areas with limited access to medical professionals. It introduces new opportunities for using telehealth and funds training programs for medical staff to ensure better quality services and reduce disparities in access to care.
Key points
Expanding access to telehealth in maternity care, allowing remote consultations and health monitoring for up to one year postpartum.
Providing grants for the development and use of technology to improve maternal health, especially in rural areas and for minority groups.
Training for medical staff on telehealth, detecting mental health issues and substance use disorders, and awareness of racial biases.
Studying the impact of technology on maternity care and developing best practices to reduce inequalities in access to services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_937
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tech To Save Moms Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_937.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanding access to telehealth in maternity care, allowing remote consultations and health monitoring for up to one year postpartum.
  • Providing grants for the development and use of technology to improve maternal health, especially in rural areas and for minority groups.
  • Training for medical staff on telehealth, detecting mental health issues and substance use disorders, and awareness of racial biases.
  • Studying the impact of technology on maternity care and developing best practices to reduce inequalities in access to services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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