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This bill was enacted into law on 2021-11-30

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Main Subject: Armed Forces and National Security

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.

HR958-117, HR8862-117,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Nov. 30 2021	Became Public Law No: 117-69. Signed by President.
Nov. 19 2021	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Nov. 30 2021	Became Public Law No: 117-69. Signed by President.

Floor
Nov. 16 2021	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).
Oct. 07 2021	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)

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Nov. 19 2021	Presented to President.
Nov. 16 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 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). Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6297-6298) 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. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 796. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6286-6288) Mr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct. 08 2021	Held at the desk. Received in the House.

Senate Actions

Floor
Oct. 08 2021	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct. 07 2021	Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6993-6994) Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6993-6994)

Senate bill S796-117

Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021

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