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H.R. 3838 (118th)

Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023

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Introduced

6 June 2023

Last action

6 March 2024 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Sponsors

Michael Burgess, Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Susan Wild, Kay Granger, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], David Trone, Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Ann Kuster, Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Colin Allred, Yadira Caraveo, Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 and otherwise modifies federal support for state-based efforts to improve maternal mortality review committees; enhance surveillance of pregnancy-associated and -related deaths; and otherwise improve, and reduce disparities in, maternal health outcomes. The bill also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to annually disseminate best practices for preventing maternal mortality and morbidity to hospitals, professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives (i.e., networks of perinatal care providers and public health professionals that work to improve pregnancy outcomes through continuous quality improvement).

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Timeline

  1. 6 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 June 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 July 2023

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 July 2023

    Vote

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 July 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 July 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 October 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 196.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 25 October 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-246.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 October 2023

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-246.

    Source: Committee

  12. 5 March 2024

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 March 2024

    Floor

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 March 2024

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 12 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H793)

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 March 2024

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 12 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H793)

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 March 2024

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H793-796)

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 March 2024

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 March 2024

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3838.

    Source: Floor

  19. 6 March 2024

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

6 March 2024 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 382 · No 12 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 38

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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