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Improving Maternal Care and Reducing Mortality Rates

This act aims to enhance the safety of pregnant women, during childbirth, and postpartum, while also reducing infant mortality. It focuses on eliminating racial disparities in healthcare by introducing training for medical staff and supporting maternal care programs.
Key points
Implementing training for medical professionals to reduce bias and improve the quality of care for pregnant women, especially in high-need areas.
Launching programs to support comprehensive medical care for pregnant women and new mothers, particularly for those uninsured or covered by Medicaid.
Studying and recommending the incorporation of bias recognition into clinical skills testing for medical schools.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1234
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maternal CARE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1234.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementing training for medical professionals to reduce bias and improve the quality of care for pregnant women, especially in high-need areas.
  • Launching programs to support comprehensive medical care for pregnant women and new mothers, particularly for those uninsured or covered by Medicaid.
  • Studying and recommending the incorporation of bias recognition into clinical skills testing for medical schools.
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 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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