S. 796: Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

117th Congress · Sponsored from Illinois · Became law

What this bill does

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement the maternity care coordination program. The VA must provide community maternity care providers (i.e., non-VA maternity care providers) with training and support with respect to the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum veterans, particularly regarding mental and behavioral health conditions in relation to the service of the veterans in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among pregnant and postpartum veterans, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes for veterans.

Key facts

• Status Became law
• Introduced 2021-03-17
• Policy area Armed Forces and National Security
• Cosponsors 7
• Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-69.

Sponsor

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Lead sponsor · Illinois

D

Who funds the sponsor?

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] introduced S. 796. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.

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