FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Maternal and Infant Health

Original title: EXPECTING MORE: ADDRESSING AMERICA'S MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH CRISIS

January 1, 2022

maternal health infant health workplace protections public health labor policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs potential future federal policies regarding maternal health standards and workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum employees.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pregnant and postpartum individuals

The health outcomes and workplace protections discussed in the hearing directly impact the medical care and employment rights of this group.

Employers

Legislative changes discussed regarding workplace protections could alter requirements for employee leave and accommodations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a joint Congressional hearing held by the House Committee on Education and Labor to examine the crisis in maternal and infant health in the United States. The hearing featured testimony from health experts and advocates regarding the factors contributing to and the role of workplace policies in supporting maternal health.

Key Facts

The hearing was a joint session between the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions and the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
The hearing took place on January 28, 2020, in Washington, DC.
The primary focus was addressing the maternal and infant health crisis in the United States.
Testimony was provided by representatives from the March of Dimes, the United States Breastfeeding Committee, and the National Birth Equity Collaborative.
The record includes additional submissions from organizations such as A Better Balance and the National Association of County and City Health Officials.
The hearing record includes letters and articles submitted by various members of Congress regarding maternal mortality risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony and discuss the current state of maternal and infant health in the U.S. to inform legislative efforts.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Stacey D. Stewart (March of Dimes), Nikia Sankofa (United States Breastfeeding Committee), and Dr. Joia Crear-Perry (National Birth Equity Collaborative).

Why It Matters

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Historical Context of Maternal Health Policy

The hearing record includes submissions from 2019 and 2020, showing a sustained effort by the committee to compile data on maternal mortality over several months.

Committee on Education and Labor

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Education and Labor“House committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personAlma S. Adams“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections”Map →

personNikia Sankofa“Executive Director of the United States Breastfeeding Committee”Map →

personFrederica S. Wilson“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions”Map →

personStacey D. Stewart“President and CEO of March of Dimes”Map →

personDr. Joia Crear-Perry“President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative”Map →

Sources

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