POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY BILL Senate Bill S234 and HR 20
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY BILL Senate Bill S234 and HR 20
The Issue
DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY
I have heard the story of Postpartum Depression after having a baby from a number of women and had to do something about it. Read the story of Melanie Blocker Stokes and please sign this petition which will be presented to the U.S. Senate.
This petition is in support of Senate Bill S324-the Melanie Blocker Stokes Act which deals with post partum depression.
Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act
On February 23, 2001, Melanie Blocker-Stokes, a Chicago, IL, native and successful pharmaceutical sales manager, wife, and mother, gave birth to a daughter. After the birth of her daughter, Mrs. Blocker-Stokes developed a devastating mood disorder known as postpartum psychosis. She was admitted to Chicago-area hospitals three times, each time for 7 to 10 days. Despite medical assistance and the support of her family and friends, Mrs. Blocker-Stokes lost her battle with postpartum psychosis and jumped from a 12-story window ledge to her death on June 11, 2001.
Some studies indicate that at least 50 percent of all new mothers undergo the “baby blues,” a feeling of letdown after the emotional experience of childbirth. Treatment studies of women suffering from postpartum depression are few. Serious postpartum depression affects more than 10 percent of women who manifest symptoms, which may include excessive worry or exhaustion, sadness, feelings of guilt, apathy, phobias, sleep problems, physical complaints, and a marked fear of criticism of their mothering skills. These symptoms may last from 3 to 14 months. The most severe form of postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, is characterized by visual and auditory hallucinations, paranoia, severe insomnia, extreme anxiety, depression, and deluded thinking, in addition to the other symptoms of postpartum depression. Postpartum psychosis often requires hospitalization. While this severe form of postpartum depression occurs fairly infrequently, affecting an estimated 1 in 1,000 new mothers, it may have the most grievous consequences, including attempts at self harm, suicide, or harm to others. These consequences are an indication that postpartum depression is a significant problem with major societal costs
DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Apr 18, 2009 3:36PM]
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Apr 18, 2009 3:36PM]
Senate Bills - 111th Congress
S. 324—The Melanie-Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
On January 26, 2009, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S. 324, the Melanie-Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. S. 324 would encourage the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of NIH and the Director of the NIMH, to continue the Institute’s research and related activities with respect to post partum depression and postpar tum psychosis. The bill would also encourage NIMH to continue to coordinate its activities with other NIH components that have responsibilities related to postpartum conditions. S. 324 includes a Sense of the Congress provision that the Director of NIMH may conduct a longitudinal study of the relative mental health consequences of resolving a pregnancy in various ways, including carrying the pregnancy to term and parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to term and placing the child for adoption, miscarriage, and having an abortion. If such a study is conducted, the Director of NIMH, would be required to submit a report to Congress. S.324 was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The House version of the bill, H.R. 20, was introduced on January 6.
Last Action:
Mar 31, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Other Titles:
-- Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act
-- Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
SHORT VERSION SummariesCongressional Research Service Summary
The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress. GovTrack did not write and has no control over these summaries.
1/6/2009--Introduced.
Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act or the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act - Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue: (1) activities on postpartum depression; and (2) research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health may conduct a nationally representative longitudinal study of the relative mental health consequences for women of resolving a pregnancy in various ways.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with a postpartum condition and their families. Directs the Secretary to ensure that such projects provide education and services with respect to the diagnosis and management of postpartum conditions. Authorizes such projects to include: (1) delivering or enhancing outpatient home-based health and support services; and (2) providing education to new mothers and their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment. Sets forth grant requirements.
Directs the Secretary to study the benefits of screening for postpartum conditions.
Prohibits the Secretary from utilizing amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out activities or programs that are duplicative of activities or programs that are already being carried out through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Cost:
less than $1 per American in 2009.
This is computed from a Congressional Budget Office report, merely by dividing the estimated cost of $500,000 by the U.S. population. The figure is extracted from the report automatically and may be incorrect. See the report for details.
Status:
Introduced
Jan 6, 2009
Referred to Committee
Reported by Committee
Mar 4, 2009
Passed House
Mar 30, 2009
Voted on in Senate
...
Signed by President
...
FULL TEXT
Congress > Legislation > 2009-2010 (111th Congress) > H.R. 20
Text of H.R. 20: Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for...
HR 20 RFS
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 20
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 31, 2009
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
AN ACT
To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom’s Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act’ or the ‘Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act’.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act--
(1) the term ‘postpartum condition’ means postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis; and
(2) the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
TITLE I--RESEARCH ON POSTPARTUM CONDITIONS
SEC. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES.
(a) Continuation of Activities- The Secretary is encouraged to continue activities on postpartum conditions.
(b) Programs for Postpartum Conditions- In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary is encouraged to continue research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions. Activities under such subsection shall include conducting and supporting the following:
(1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions.
(2) Epidemiological studies to address the frequency and natural history of the conditions and the differences among racial and ethnic groups with respect to the conditions.
(3) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques.
(4) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments.
(5) Information and education programs for health care professionals and the public, which may include a coordinated national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of postpartum conditions. Activities under such a national campaign may--
(A) include public service announcements through television, radio, and other means; and
(B) focus on--
(i) raising awareness about screening;
(ii) educating new mothers and their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment; and
(iii) ensuring that such education includes complete information concerning postpartum conditions, including its symptoms, methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources.
SEC. 102. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF RELATIVE MENTAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FOR WOMEN OF RESOLVING A PREGNANCY.
(a) Sense of Congress- It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health may conduct a nationally representative longitudinal study (during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2018) of the relative mental health consequences for women of resolving a pregnancy (intended and unintended) in various ways, including carrying the pregnancy to term and parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to term and placing the child for adoption, miscarriage, and having an abortion. This study may assess the incidence, timing, magnitude, and duration of the immediate and long-term mental health consequences (positive or negative) of these pregnancy outcomes.
(b) Report- Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study, such Director may prepare and submit to the Congress reports on the findings of the study.
TITLE II--DELIVERY OF SERVICES REGARDING POSTPARTUM CONDITIONS
SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM.
Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254bet seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330G the following:
‘SEC. 330G-1. SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A POSTPARTUM CONDITION AND THEIR FAMILIES.
‘(a) In General- The Secretary may make grants to eligible entities for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with a postpartum condition and their families.
‘(b) Certain Activities- To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects funded under subsection (a) provide education and services with respect to the diagnosis and management of postpartum conditions. The Secretary may allow such projects to include the following:
‘(1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services, including case management and comprehensive treatment services for individuals with or at risk for postpartum conditions, and delivering or enhancing support services for their families.
‘(2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well-being of the mother and family and the future development of the infant.
‘(3) Improving the quality, availability, and organization of health care and support services (including transportation services, attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial assistance and insurance) for individuals with a postpartum condition and support services for their families.
‘(4) Providing education to new mothers and, as appropriate, their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment. Such education may include--
‘(A) providing complete information on postpartum conditions, symptoms, methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources; and
‘(B) in the case of a grantee that is a State, hospital, or birthing facility--
‘(i) providing education to new mothers and fathers, and other family members as appropriate, concerning postpartum conditions before new mothers leave the health facility; and
‘(ii) ensuring that training programs regarding such education are carried out at the health facility.
‘(c) Integration With Other Programs- To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary may integrate the grant program under this section with other grant programs carried out by the Secretary, including the program under section 330.
‘(d) Certain Requirements- A grant may be made under this section only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements:
‘(1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions.
‘(2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of postpartum conditions.
‘(3) The applicant will abide by any limitations deemed appropriate by the Secretary on any charges to individuals receiving services pursuant to the grant. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services.
‘(4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under subsection (a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services--
‘(A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or
‘(B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis.
‘(5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services funded under subsection (a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals.
‘(6) For each grant period, the applicant will submit to the Secretary a report that describes how grant funds were used during such period.
‘(e) Technical Assistance- The Secretary may provide technical assistance to entities seeking a grant under this section in order to assist such entities in complying with the requirements of this section.
‘(f) Definitions- In this section:
‘(1) The term ‘eligible entity’ means a public or nonprofit private entity, which may include a State or local government; a public or nonprofit private recipient of a grant under section 330H (relating to the Healthy Start Initiative), public-private partnership, hospital, community-based organization, hospice, ambulatory care facility, community health center, migrant health center, public housing primary care center, or homeless health center; or any other appropriate public or nonprofit private entity.
‘(2) The term ‘postpartum condition’ means postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis.’.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
To carry out this Act and the amendment made by section 201, there are authorized to be appropriated, in addition to such other sums as may be available for such purpose--
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(2) such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 and 2012.
SEC. 302. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY.
(a) Study- The Secretary shall conduct a study on the benefits of screening for postpartum conditions.
(b) Report- Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the study required by subsection (a) and submit a report to the Congress on the results of such study.
SEC. 303. LIMITATION.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the amendment made by section 201, the Secretary may not utilize amounts made available under this Act or such amendment to carry out activities or programs that are duplicative of activities or programs that are already being carried out through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Passed the House of Representatives March 30, 2009.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.
SPONSOR AND CO-SPONSORS
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL1]hide cosponsors
Cosponsors [as of 2009-04-18]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA38]
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY20]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D-CT5]
The Issue
DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY
I have heard the story of Postpartum Depression after having a baby from a number of women and had to do something about it. Read the story of Melanie Blocker Stokes and please sign this petition which will be presented to the U.S. Senate.
This petition is in support of Senate Bill S324-the Melanie Blocker Stokes Act which deals with post partum depression.
Melanie Blocker-Stokes Postpartum Depression Research and Care Act
On February 23, 2001, Melanie Blocker-Stokes, a Chicago, IL, native and successful pharmaceutical sales manager, wife, and mother, gave birth to a daughter. After the birth of her daughter, Mrs. Blocker-Stokes developed a devastating mood disorder known as postpartum psychosis. She was admitted to Chicago-area hospitals three times, each time for 7 to 10 days. Despite medical assistance and the support of her family and friends, Mrs. Blocker-Stokes lost her battle with postpartum psychosis and jumped from a 12-story window ledge to her death on June 11, 2001.
Some studies indicate that at least 50 percent of all new mothers undergo the “baby blues,” a feeling of letdown after the emotional experience of childbirth. Treatment studies of women suffering from postpartum depression are few. Serious postpartum depression affects more than 10 percent of women who manifest symptoms, which may include excessive worry or exhaustion, sadness, feelings of guilt, apathy, phobias, sleep problems, physical complaints, and a marked fear of criticism of their mothering skills. These symptoms may last from 3 to 14 months. The most severe form of postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, is characterized by visual and auditory hallucinations, paranoia, severe insomnia, extreme anxiety, depression, and deluded thinking, in addition to the other symptoms of postpartum depression. Postpartum psychosis often requires hospitalization. While this severe form of postpartum depression occurs fairly infrequently, affecting an estimated 1 in 1,000 new mothers, it may have the most grievous consequences, including attempts at self harm, suicide, or harm to others. These consequences are an indication that postpartum depression is a significant problem with major societal costs
DEPRESSION AFTER HAVING A BABY
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Apr 18, 2009 3:36PM]
This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. Keep in mind that debate may be taking place on a companion bill in the Senate, rather than on this particular bill. [Last Updated: Apr 18, 2009 3:36PM]
Senate Bills - 111th Congress
S. 324—The Melanie-Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
On January 26, 2009, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced S. 324, the Melanie-Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. S. 324 would encourage the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of NIH and the Director of the NIMH, to continue the Institute’s research and related activities with respect to post partum depression and postpar tum psychosis. The bill would also encourage NIMH to continue to coordinate its activities with other NIH components that have responsibilities related to postpartum conditions. S. 324 includes a Sense of the Congress provision that the Director of NIMH may conduct a longitudinal study of the relative mental health consequences of resolving a pregnancy in various ways, including carrying the pregnancy to term and parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to term and placing the child for adoption, miscarriage, and having an abortion. If such a study is conducted, the Director of NIMH, would be required to submit a report to Congress. S.324 was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The House version of the bill, H.R. 20, was introduced on January 6.
Last Action:
Mar 31, 2009: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Other Titles:
-- Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act
-- Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act
SHORT VERSION SummariesCongressional Research Service Summary
The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress. GovTrack did not write and has no control over these summaries.
1/6/2009--Introduced.
Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act or the Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act - Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services to continue: (1) activities on postpartum depression; and (2) research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions.
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health may conduct a nationally representative longitudinal study of the relative mental health consequences for women of resolving a pregnancy in various ways.
Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary to make grants for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with a postpartum condition and their families. Directs the Secretary to ensure that such projects provide education and services with respect to the diagnosis and management of postpartum conditions. Authorizes such projects to include: (1) delivering or enhancing outpatient home-based health and support services; and (2) providing education to new mothers and their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment. Sets forth grant requirements.
Directs the Secretary to study the benefits of screening for postpartum conditions.
Prohibits the Secretary from utilizing amounts appropriated under this Act to carry out activities or programs that are duplicative of activities or programs that are already being carried out through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Cost:
less than $1 per American in 2009.
This is computed from a Congressional Budget Office report, merely by dividing the estimated cost of $500,000 by the U.S. population. The figure is extracted from the report automatically and may be incorrect. See the report for details.
Status:
Introduced
Jan 6, 2009
Referred to Committee
Reported by Committee
Mar 4, 2009
Passed House
Mar 30, 2009
Voted on in Senate
...
Signed by President
...
FULL TEXT
Congress > Legislation > 2009-2010 (111th Congress) > H.R. 20
Text of H.R. 20: Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for...
HR 20 RFS
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 20
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 31, 2009
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
AN ACT
To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom’s Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression Act’ or the ‘Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act’.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act--
(1) the term ‘postpartum condition’ means postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis; and
(2) the term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
TITLE I--RESEARCH ON POSTPARTUM CONDITIONS
SEC. 101. EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES.
(a) Continuation of Activities- The Secretary is encouraged to continue activities on postpartum conditions.
(b) Programs for Postpartum Conditions- In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary is encouraged to continue research to expand the understanding of the causes of, and treatments for, postpartum conditions. Activities under such subsection shall include conducting and supporting the following:
(1) Basic research concerning the etiology and causes of the conditions.
(2) Epidemiological studies to address the frequency and natural history of the conditions and the differences among racial and ethnic groups with respect to the conditions.
(3) The development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques.
(4) Clinical research for the development and evaluation of new treatments.
(5) Information and education programs for health care professionals and the public, which may include a coordinated national campaign to increase the awareness and knowledge of postpartum conditions. Activities under such a national campaign may--
(A) include public service announcements through television, radio, and other means; and
(B) focus on--
(i) raising awareness about screening;
(ii) educating new mothers and their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment; and
(iii) ensuring that such education includes complete information concerning postpartum conditions, including its symptoms, methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources.
SEC. 102. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF RELATIVE MENTAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES FOR WOMEN OF RESOLVING A PREGNANCY.
(a) Sense of Congress- It is the sense of Congress that the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health may conduct a nationally representative longitudinal study (during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2018) of the relative mental health consequences for women of resolving a pregnancy (intended and unintended) in various ways, including carrying the pregnancy to term and parenting the child, carrying the pregnancy to term and placing the child for adoption, miscarriage, and having an abortion. This study may assess the incidence, timing, magnitude, and duration of the immediate and long-term mental health consequences (positive or negative) of these pregnancy outcomes.
(b) Report- Beginning not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter for the duration of the study, such Director may prepare and submit to the Congress reports on the findings of the study.
TITLE II--DELIVERY OF SERVICES REGARDING POSTPARTUM CONDITIONS
SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF GRANT PROGRAM.
Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254bet seq.) is amended by inserting after section 330G the following:
‘SEC. 330G-1. SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A POSTPARTUM CONDITION AND THEIR FAMILIES.
‘(a) In General- The Secretary may make grants to eligible entities for projects for the establishment, operation, and coordination of effective and cost-efficient systems for the delivery of essential services to individuals with a postpartum condition and their families.
‘(b) Certain Activities- To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary shall ensure that projects funded under subsection (a) provide education and services with respect to the diagnosis and management of postpartum conditions. The Secretary may allow such projects to include the following:
‘(1) Delivering or enhancing outpatient and home-based health and support services, including case management and comprehensive treatment services for individuals with or at risk for postpartum conditions, and delivering or enhancing support services for their families.
‘(2) Delivering or enhancing inpatient care management services that ensure the well-being of the mother and family and the future development of the infant.
‘(3) Improving the quality, availability, and organization of health care and support services (including transportation services, attendant care, homemaker services, day or respite care, and providing counseling on financial assistance and insurance) for individuals with a postpartum condition and support services for their families.
‘(4) Providing education to new mothers and, as appropriate, their families about postpartum conditions to promote earlier diagnosis and treatment. Such education may include--
‘(A) providing complete information on postpartum conditions, symptoms, methods of coping with the illness, and treatment resources; and
‘(B) in the case of a grantee that is a State, hospital, or birthing facility--
‘(i) providing education to new mothers and fathers, and other family members as appropriate, concerning postpartum conditions before new mothers leave the health facility; and
‘(ii) ensuring that training programs regarding such education are carried out at the health facility.
‘(c) Integration With Other Programs- To the extent practicable and appropriate, the Secretary may integrate the grant program under this section with other grant programs carried out by the Secretary, including the program under section 330.
‘(d) Certain Requirements- A grant may be made under this section only if the applicant involved makes the following agreements:
‘(1) Not more than 5 percent of the grant will be used for administration, accounting, reporting, and program oversight functions.
‘(2) The grant will be used to supplement and not supplant funds from other sources related to the treatment of postpartum conditions.
‘(3) The applicant will abide by any limitations deemed appropriate by the Secretary on any charges to individuals receiving services pursuant to the grant. As deemed appropriate by the Secretary, such limitations on charges may vary based on the financial circumstances of the individual receiving services.
‘(4) The grant will not be expended to make payment for services authorized under subsection (a) to the extent that payment has been made, or can reasonably be expected to be made, with respect to such services--
‘(A) under any State compensation program, under an insurance policy, or under any Federal or State health benefits program; or
‘(B) by an entity that provides health services on a prepaid basis.
‘(5) The applicant will, at each site at which the applicant provides services funded under subsection (a), post a conspicuous notice informing individuals who receive the services of any Federal policies that apply to the applicant with respect to the imposition of charges on such individuals.
‘(6) For each grant period, the applicant will submit to the Secretary a report that describes how grant funds were used during such period.
‘(e) Technical Assistance- The Secretary may provide technical assistance to entities seeking a grant under this section in order to assist such entities in complying with the requirements of this section.
‘(f) Definitions- In this section:
‘(1) The term ‘eligible entity’ means a public or nonprofit private entity, which may include a State or local government; a public or nonprofit private recipient of a grant under section 330H (relating to the Healthy Start Initiative), public-private partnership, hospital, community-based organization, hospice, ambulatory care facility, community health center, migrant health center, public housing primary care center, or homeless health center; or any other appropriate public or nonprofit private entity.
‘(2) The term ‘postpartum condition’ means postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis.’.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
To carry out this Act and the amendment made by section 201, there are authorized to be appropriated, in addition to such other sums as may be available for such purpose--
(1) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and
(2) such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2011 and 2012.
SEC. 302. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY.
(a) Study- The Secretary shall conduct a study on the benefits of screening for postpartum conditions.
(b) Report- Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the study required by subsection (a) and submit a report to the Congress on the results of such study.
SEC. 303. LIMITATION.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the amendment made by section 201, the Secretary may not utilize amounts made available under this Act or such amendment to carry out activities or programs that are duplicative of activities or programs that are already being carried out through the Department of Health and Human Services.
Passed the House of Representatives March 30, 2009.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.
SPONSOR AND CO-SPONSORS
Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL1]hide cosponsors
Cosponsors [as of 2009-04-18]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA38]
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY20]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D-CT5]
Petition Closed
Share this petition
Petition Updates
Share this petition
Petition created on May 26, 2009