Bilirakis-led Bill to Help Veterans Passes the House

Bilirakis-led Bill to Help Veterans Passes the House

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gus Bilirakis is proud to announce that another bipartisan piece legislation he co-authored, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act, has passed the House this week. This bill, which is a priority for the American Legion, ensures all female Veterans have access to the maternal health care and support they need. "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."

Specifically, this legislation would commission the first-ever comprehensive study of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the Veteran population, and it also supports the Department of Veterans Affairs' maternity care coordination program. This is the third bi-partisan Bilirakis to pass the House this week and the fourth this Congress. Congressman Bilirakis will continue working with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advocate for his constituents and the communities he serves.