Senate Committee Approves
Maternal Health Research Bill
September 13, 2002-The Senate Health, Education, Labor
and Pensions Committee passed the Safe Motherhood Act for
Research and Treatment (S.
2328) Sept. 5. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin
(D-Iowa), creates a Department of Health and Human Services
Interagency Coordinating Committee on Safe Motherhood and
expands research at the National Institutes of Health, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality on pregnancy-related illnesses and maternal
health.
The bill also authorizes $20 million in FY 2003 to expand
grants by CDC to states to increase testing for breast and
cervical cancer and other preventive screenings. $7.5 million
in FY 2003 is authorized for Maternal and Child Health Bureau
grants to promote maternal dental health. No action has been
taken on the House companion bill (H.R.
4602), sponsored by Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.).
Information:
Erica Froyd, Director, Public Health and Research Legislative Affairs
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
efroyd@aamc.org
(202) 828-0525
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