Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021
Summary
Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2021 This bill expands research and related activities that address mental health complications following a pregnancy loss (i.e., miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion). Specifically, the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) must expand and intensify research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss. In particular, NIMH must conduct a longitudinal study to determine the prevalence and other information about such mental health complications. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must award grants to health providers, state or local governments, or other appropriate nonprofits to deliver services to individuals with mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. Funding made available under this bill may not be provided to an entity (or an entity's affiliate, subsidiary, successor, or clinic) that performs abortions other than in the case of a pregnancy (1) that is the result of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Nov 17, 2021
Last action Nov 18, 2021
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Committee
2
Nov 18, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Nov 17, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tom Emmer
RRepublican
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
Co
Blaine Luetkemeyer
RRepublican
Co
David B. McKinley
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Lesko
RRepublican
Co
Doug Lamborn
RRepublican
Co
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
RRepublican
Co
Garret Graves
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Fortenberry
RRepublican
Co
Jim Banks
RRepublican
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