S. 1112 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017
S. 1112 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 11, 2017, sponsored by Heidi Heitkamp with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a program under which HHS may make grants to states (including federally recognized Indian tribes and organizations) for the purpose of: (1) reviewing pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (maternal deaths); (2) establishing and sustaining a maternal mortality review committee to review releva…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2017
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 502. (Jul 9, 2018)
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