Ahead of State of the Union Address, Congresswoman Kelly Celebrates House Passage of Critical Health Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated the passage of the Action for Dental Health Act and the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Actin the House of Representatives. These bipartisan bills would reauthorize critical public health programs.

The Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023, led by Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01), Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (FL-14), would ensure continued support for state maternal mortality review committees and disseminate best practices to health care providers to prevent maternal deaths and illness.

The Action for Dental Health Act, led by Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Mike Simpson (ID-02), would direct federal support to organizations that provide oral health care to underserved populations including seniors, children, and low-income communities.

“I am proud to lead these critical bipartisan initiatives to ensure that our communities stay healthy and continue to thrive,” said Rep. Robin Kelly. “Crises like maternal mortality are preventable if we invest in proper care. I will continue to work across the aisle to ensure that every American can access high-quality health care.”

The legislation will now be considered by the United States Senate.

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