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Maternal Health Support: Housing, Nutrition, Transport, and Childcare Access

This Act aims to improve the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals by addressing social factors affecting them. It includes establishing grant programs for safe housing, access to healthy food and clean water, facilitating transportation to medical appointments, and providing free childcare during medical visits.
Key points
New grant programs will help pregnant and postpartum individuals access safe, stable, and affordable housing.
Extension of the WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) for breastfeeding and postpartum mothers to 24 months, ensuring access to healthy food.
Reports and recommendations to remove transportation barriers to healthcare and assess environmental impacts (water and air quality) on maternal and infant health.
Introduction of grants for free, drop-in childcare services during prenatal and postpartum appointments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_943
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-08