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Maternal and Infant Health Improvement: New Programs and Provider Training

This act aims to enhance healthcare quality for pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. It establishes grant programs for developing better medical practices, provides training for healthcare professionals to reduce biases and improve care, especially for minorities, and supports integrated health services.
Key points
Improved Perinatal Care: Grant programs will support the development and implementation of best practices in maternal and infant care, aiming to reduce complications and deaths.
Healthcare Provider Training: Doctors and nurses will receive training to improve care quality, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities, by addressing biases.
Integrated Health Services: Funding for programs offering comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum women, combining various health and social services.
Community Support: Priority for grants will be given to states and communities with the highest rates of maternal mortality to reduce health disparities.
Vaccination Awareness: Consideration of the importance of awareness regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for pregnant and postpartum women and infants in public initiatives.
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Print number: 117_S_1675
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2021-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1675.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Improved Perinatal Care: Grant programs will support the development and implementation of best practices in maternal and infant care, aiming to reduce complications and deaths.
  • Healthcare Provider Training: Doctors and nurses will receive training to improve care quality, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities, by addressing biases.
  • Integrated Health Services: Funding for programs offering comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum women, combining various health and social services.
  • Community Support: Priority for grants will be given to states and communities with the highest rates of maternal mortality to reduce health disparities.
  • Vaccination Awareness: Consideration of the importance of awareness regarding the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for pregnant and postpartum women and infants in public initiatives.
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. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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