A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to support the use of technology in maternal health care. It amends the Social Security Act to allow for telehealth tools that monitor and manage health complications during pregnancy and for one year postpartum. The bill establishes grant programs to expand technology-enabled learning models and digital tools to reduce maternal health disparities. These grants target underserved areas, including rural regions and American Indian or Alaska Native populations. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with coordinating a study on the use of technology and patient monitoring devices in maternity care.
Yes· 3 of 21
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
The bill is highly focused on improving health outcomes and technology access for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Scored +8
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill specifically prioritizes American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Tribal organizations.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill enhances access to maternal healthcare through telehealth and digital tools in underserved areas.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Health Monitoring: The bill allows for the use of telehealth tools to screen, monitor, and manage common health complications during pregnancy and for up to one year after (Section 2).
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Enhanced Training for Providers: Grants will be used to train maternal health care providers and students in areas such as safety, quality of care, and the treatment of mental health conditions or substance use disorders (Section 3).
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Support for Underserved Populations: The bill specifically targets health professional shortage areas, rural areas, and medically underserved populations, including American Indians and Alaska Natives (Section 3).
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Increased Access to Digital Tools: Grants are intended to increase access to digital tools, including early warning systems and clinical decision support mechanisms, to reduce health disparities (Section 4).
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Improved Internet Access Coordination: The Secretary may coordinate with other agencies to help ensure that funding supports access to reliable, high-speed internet for those receiving grants (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Grant Limitations: The Secretary is restricted to awarding no more than one grant for the technology-enabled collaborative learning models (Section 3) and no more than one grant for the digital tools program (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill is highly focused on improving health outcomes and technology access for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically prioritizes American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Tribal organizations. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on reducing racial disparities in maternal mortality directly benefits this group. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets rural and underserved areas for healthcare technology expansion. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses health disparities that often disproportionately affect minority ethnic groups. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill targets underserved populations and uses Medicaid to improve access to care. Would children be better off under this? — Improving maternal health outcomes positively impacts children and their early development. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill includes support for Urban Indian organizations. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides for training maternal health care providers and students.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill enhances access to maternal healthcare through telehealth and digital tools in underserved areas. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill funds research into technology-enabled learning models and the use of monitoring devices in maternity care. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill provides training for providers to better treat maternal mental health conditions. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage for telehealth tools in maternity care.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill funds studies on the use of innovative technology and monitoring devices in maternity care. Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill coordinates with agencies to ensure funding supports access to high-speed internet for grantees. Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill calls for studies regarding technology-based privacy and security safeguards.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes through grants and research. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill supports maternal health, which is a critical component of female health and equity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires reports to be submitted to Congress and made available on a public website. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill emphasizes the need for studying privacy safeguards in maternal health technology.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill includes provisions to support broadband access and healthcare technology in rural areas.
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska