A bill to codify maternity care coordination programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6993-6994)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6286-6288)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 796.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6297-6298)
Enacted as Public Law 117-69
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 374).
Roll Call #374 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 374).
Roll Call #374 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-69.
Became Public Law No: 117-69.