BIRTH JUSTICE
Bill Track
Updated September 2023
In the United States, approximately 700 women die each year as a result of pregnancy or delivery complications. Of this, black women have pregnancy related mortality rates that are about two and three times higher than their counterparts. An additional 50,000 women each year face short or long-term severe consequences to their health as an outcome of pregnancy or labor. Both maternal mortality and severe morbidity have been steadily increasing over the past years, prompting a federal response to maternal health issues. There has been growing attention to wide racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes as well as gaps in maternity care services in many communities, particularly rural areas.
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These several bills on maternal health currently pending at the State level and in Congress, address a number of related maternity care issues, including extending Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to one year, funding for clinical training on health equity and implicit bias, developing broader networks of maternity care providers in rural areas, and research on the potential benefits of Medicaid coverage for doula care.
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Black mamas are the heartbeat of our families and communities. Yet, they face staggering disparities in healthcare, with higher rates of pregnancy complications and maternal mortality compared to white mothers. It's time to amplify their voices and empower them to fight for the health they deserve.
STATE
LEVEL
Requires DOH to develop shared decision-making tool and establish maternal health care pilot program.
Last Updated
1.9.2024
Establishes pilot program to provide Medicaid coverage of remote maternal health services for eligible beneficiaries.
Last Updated
6.3.2024
FEDERAL
LEVEL
To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.19.2023
Last Updated
6.8.2020
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
7.12.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
6.02.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.
Last Updated
7.26.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally.
Last Updated
5.10.23
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women.
Last Updated
3.08.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and CHIP, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
3.22.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.11.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend eligibility of new moms for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Last Updated
5.15.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.
Last Updated
8.1.2023
Last Updated
1.14.2020
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual “Black Maternal Health Week” to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
Last Updated
4.18.2023
Last Updated
8.24.2020
To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health and promote safe motherhood.
Last Updated
3.23.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.19.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase vaccination rates of pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.15.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To implement certain recommendations to promote the inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in clinical research, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
2.21.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To make improvements in prenatal and maternal care, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
3.3.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.19.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To establish a Medicare-for-all national health insurance program.
Last Updated
5.17.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
Designating January 23, 2023, as “Maternal Health Awareness Day”.
Last Updated
1.23.2023
Last Updated
1.14.2020
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths, to identify solutions to improve health care quality and health outcomes for mothers, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
7.19.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for maternal health care services.
Last Updated
7.20.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to furnish tailored information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
1.25.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Last Updated
5.18.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act.
Last Updated
8.25.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
To address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes.
Last Updated
5.19.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.
Last Updated
7.20.2023
Last Updated
7.6.2020
PASSED
BILLS
Will oversee the highly anticipated new jersey maternal and infant health innovation center in Trenton
Establishes a statewide universal newborn home visitation program in the new jersey department of children and families and advances new jersey as a national model for maternal and infant care