A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.

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Senate Introduced Jul 21, 2008
Senate Passed Oct 2, 2008

Commits to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through effective financial investment and participation in global initiatives.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate amended · Oct 2, 2008

Commits to reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad through effective financial investment and participation in global initiatives.

Recognizes that the right to access quality and affordable health care is essential to improving maternal health.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution reducing maternal mortality both at home and abroad.

Latest action (Oct 2, 2008): Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10423)

Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 21, 2008

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

Senate Introduced Jul 21, 2008
Senate Passed Oct 2, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.