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Improving Maternal Healthcare Access for Military Families

This act requires the Department of Defense to report on access to maternal healthcare for service members and their families. The goal is to identify issues like staffing shortages and long wait times, aiming to improve the quality and availability of pregnancy and childbirth-related medical services within the military health system and the TRICARE program.
Key points
The Department of Defense will analyze maternal healthcare availability in military medical facilities and through TRICARE.
The report will identify staffing shortages among maternal health providers, including doctors and nurses.
Challenges such as long wait times for appointments and continuity of care issues during military transfers will be addressed.
The objective is to enhance service quality, patient experience, and expand the network of maternal healthcare providers.
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Print number: 118_HR_7214
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Process start date: 2024-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7214.

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 2024-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense will analyze maternal healthcare availability in military medical facilities and through TRICARE.
  • The report will identify staffing shortages among maternal health providers, including doctors and nurses.
  • Challenges such as long wait times for appointments and continuity of care issues during military transfers will be addressed.
  • The objective is to enhance service quality, patient experience, and expand the network of maternal healthcare providers.
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. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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