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117th Congress(2021-2022)
Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act
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H. R. 1218 (Introduced-in-House)


117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1218


To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 23, 2021

Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

A BILL

To require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act”.

SEC. 2. Mapping broadband connectivity and maternal health outcomes.

(a) Incorporation of maternal health outcome data.—The Federal Communications Commission shall incorporate data on maternal health outcomes for not less than 1 year postpartum, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under subsection (b), into the most recently available broadband health mapping tools of the Commission.

(b) Consultation with CDC.—The Federal Communications Commission shall consult with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the maternal health outcomes that should be incorporated into the most recently available broadband health mapping tools of the Commission under subsection (a).

SEC. 3. GAO study.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall study and submit to Congress a report on—

(1) the effectiveness of internet connectivity in reducing maternal morbidity rates; and

(2) who is best suited to take responsibility for ensuring better internet connectivity to reduce maternal morbidity rates.