Bilirakis Bill to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Headed to the President

WASHINGTON – Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-R) and Lauren Underwood(IL-D)'s  bipartisan legislation to improve maternal health care for Veterans passed the House today, after already clearing the Senate last month with bipartisan support. The Senate version of the legislation is led by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME). The Protecting Moms Who Served Act seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities among Veterans.  

"These critical investments in the maternal healthcare all female Veterans receive will help save lives and lead to healthier outcomes for moms and babies," said Representative Bilirakis. "Our nation's heroes deserve the best possible care, and our legislation gets us one step closer to achieving that goal."  

The Protecting Moms Who Served Act would codify and strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs maternity care coordination programs to ensure Veterans receive the high-quality maternal health care and support they have earned. Additionally, the bill would commission the first-ever comprehensive study of the scope of America's maternal health crisis among Veterans.