119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 22, 2026
S. 380IntroducedHealth
Democrats advance bill to improve rural obstetrics access and readiness
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood (D-NH)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 4, 2025
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In plain English
The bill creates federal grant programs to help rural hospitals and health care facilities prepare for obstetric emergencies, including funding for workforce training, equipment purchases, and emergency obstetric services. Sen. Margaret Hassan (D-NH) introduced the bill with bipartisan support, and it includes a pilot program for telehealth access to maternal health care in rural areas without dedicated obstetric units.
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Jul 22
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 19
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Mar 19
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Feb 4
Feb 4, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 4
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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2026
Jul 22
SENATECommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 19
SENATECommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
2025
Feb 4
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 4
Introduced in Senate
All 7 cosponsors
3 Democrats · 4 Republicans
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Republicans (4)
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