Sec. 502. Maternal mortality or morbidity study
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in consultation with the Attorney General, the Director of the Indian Health Service, and other stakeholders (including community based organizations), shall conduct a study on the leading causes of pregnancy-associated morbidity and mortality and the extent which domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking throughout the United States contribute to the risk of maternal mortality or morbidity.
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Director of the Indian Health Service, and other stakeholders (including community based organizations), shall report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a), which shall include the following: An analysis of the extent to which domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking contribute to pregnancy-associated morbidity and mortality.
An analysis of the impact of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on access to health care. A breakdown of individuals particularly impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, by race and ethnicity, disability status, and sexual orientation and gender identity. An analysis of the impact of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on Tribal communities and among Indians. An assessment of the factors that increase risks for infant and maternal mortality or morbidity among victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
Recommendations for legislative or policy changes to help reduce infant and maternal mortality rates. Best practices to reduce pregnancy-related deaths among survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Any other information on maternal mortality or morbidity the Secretary determines appropriate to include in the report.