H.R. 4243 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Rural MOMS Act
H.R. 4243 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Sep 9, 2019, sponsored by Xochitl Torres Small with 10 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act or the Rural MOMS Act This bill expands initiatives to address maternal health in rural areas. The bill provides funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish rural obstetric networks for improving outcomes in birth and maternal morbidity.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Sep 10, 2019)
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- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
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- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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