Senate Bill 2710
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Protecting Moms and Infants Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 19, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2710
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Moms and Infants Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2023 the residential substance-use-treatment program for pregnant and postpartum women and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to make recommendations for addressing prenatal opioid use. Further, the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must develop substance-use-disorder educational materials for treating pregnant women and babies.
April 19, 2018
04/19/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2323)
04/19/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:40 PM