117 HR 1218 IH: Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act U.S. House of Representatives 2021-02-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1218IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 23, 2021Mr. Butterfield (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo require the Federal Communications Commission to incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into its broadband health maps.

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Short title

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

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Mapping broadband connectivity and maternal health outcomes

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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).

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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.