John Rice Carter: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the bipartisan Maternal and Child…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the bipartisan Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. As a father to three sons and a grandfather to seven beautiful grandbabies, there is nothing more important to me than improving health outcomes for mothers and children. Tragically, more than 21,000 babies are stillborn every year, upending the lives of mothers and families across the United States. No family should have to experience the heartbreak of a stillbirth. That is why I am proud to support the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act so that women and children have the best health outcomes our Nation can provide. Increasing access to maternal care, especially for rural and underserved communities, is critical toward preventing stillbirths so more babies experience a healthy birth and make it home with their families. This critical legislation would strengthen and enhance the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, which will help ensure expecting moms can receive quality prenatal care. We value women, we value life, and this bipartisan bill prioritizes both. Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative Hinson for working on this important issue, and I urge my colleague to support this legislation.”