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Bill119th CongressFiled May 15, 2026
H.R. 8869

To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families, and for other purposes.

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What just happenedMay 15, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12](D-NJ)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
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  1. May 15, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  2. May 15, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. May 15, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House