H.R. 769

Referred to Committee

Rural MOMS Act

Introduced 2/3/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/4/2021 • House

Summary

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 through FY2026 for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to establish rural obstetric networks. These networks must foster collaboration to improve birth outcomes and reduce maternal morbidity in rural areas. HRSA also must award demonstration grants to medical schools and other health professional training programs to support education and training on maternal health in rural areas.

In addition, the bill incorporates maternal health services in certain telehealth grant programs. It also revises various research and other activities of the Department of Health and Human Services that pertain to maternal health.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office must report on maternal health topics, including health inequities and data issues.

Introduced in House • 2/3/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansAppropriationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment and training programsExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationIndian social and development programsMedical education