H.R. 315 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Improving Access to Maternity Care Act
H.R. 315 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 5, 2017, sponsored by Michael C. Burgess with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 5, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-320
What it does
Improving Access to Maternity Care Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to identify maternity care health professional target areas, which are areas within health professional shortage areas that have a shortage of maternity care health professionals, for purposes of assigning maternity care health professionals to those areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael C. Burgess (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 5, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 9, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2018
- Became lawDec 17, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-320. (Dec 17, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 9, 2017 · Passed405–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Improving Access to Maternity Care ActHouse · Jan 9, 2017
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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