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Improving Maternal and Infant Health Care During Public Health Emergencies.

This law authorizes significant funding to collect detailed data on how public health crises affect pregnant and postpartum individuals, focusing heavily on addressing racial and ethnic disparities. It mandates the rapid public release of this information and establishes a task force to develop federal guidelines for safe, respectful, and non-discriminatory maternity care during future emergencies. The goal is to ensure better outcomes and equity for all mothers and newborns.
Key points
Increased funding for research and surveillance programs to provide timely, updated guidance to families and healthcare providers during pandemics.
Mandatory collection and monthly public disclosure of detailed health data (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) regarding infectious disease impact on pregnant individuals.
Creation of a Task Force to develop recommendations for respectful maternity care, addressing issues like bias, racism, and expanding support for doulas and midwives.
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Print number: 118_S_1605
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1605.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for research and surveillance programs to provide timely, updated guidance to families and healthcare providers during pandemics.
  • Mandatory collection and monthly public disclosure of detailed health data (disaggregated by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status) regarding infectious disease impact on pregnant individuals.
  • Creation of a Task Force to develop recommendations for respectful maternity care, addressing issues like bias, racism, and expanding support for doulas and midwives.
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. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

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 2025-12-26.

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