The following bills have been introduced in the 112th U.S. Congress. We urge you to contact your legislators in support of these bills.

  • H.R.2141 Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services for the 21st Century, introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D, California
  • H.R.1054 Access to Certified Professional Midwives Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree, D, Maine
  • H.R.2759 Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2011, Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D, New York; companion bill in Senate S.1463, introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D, Oregon
  • H.R.2029 Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction and Awareness Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D, Connecticut, companion bill in Senate S.1131 introduced by Sen. Kay Hagan, D, North Carolina
  • H.R.2679 Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who Deliver Infants Early Authorization Act, introduced by Rep. Anna Eschoo, D, California
  • H.R.2617 Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Jared Polis, D, Colorado
  • H.R.949 Obstetric Fistula Prevention, Treatment, Hope, and Dignity Restoration Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D, New York
  • H.R.1319 Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act of 2011 introduced by Rep. Yvette Clark, D, New York
  • H.R.2298 Border Health Security Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D, Texas, companion bill in Senate S.1257, introduced by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (includes maternal/child health grants)
  • H.R.3187, March of Dimes Commemorative Coin Act of 2011, introduced by Bob Dold, R, Illinois

AABC supports legislation that is inclusive of ALL birth center providers. Therefore, we do not support bills that exclude Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) or other birth center providers.  The following legislation has not received AABC's endorsement at this time because does not include CPMs. Urge your Representatives and Senators to amend this legislation to include CPMs. 

  • H.R.894 Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. John Conyers, D, Michigan
  • H.R.360, Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act, introduced by Rep. Eliot Engel, D, New York, companion bill in Senate S.1969, introducted by Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow, D, Michigan

The Voice of Families

"We're here for mothers, babies, and their families. [...] We are their voice. Without us, we make no progress to achieving their human rights in this country."

-Karen Fennell, AABC Lobbyist