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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jared F. Golden

Democrat · ME · Representative

Votes with party: 79.2% (539 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000592

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (28)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-06-05

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-06-05
House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-06-05
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-06-05

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-05
Education and Workforce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-05
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-05

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to improve health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns through various healthcare programs and support services, likely including measures to expand access to prenatal care, maternal health services, and resources for new mothers. The legislation would affect pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and healthcare providers, potentially involving changes to insurance coverage, Medicaid benefits, or federal funding for maternal health initiatives. The bill is currently being reviewed by three House committees to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

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Subjects

Health

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