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Robin Kelly: As you may know, I am an ardent advocate for maternal health. In fact, part of my legislation, the Helping MOMS Act, was…

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
As you may know, I am an ardent advocate for maternal health. In fact, part of my legislation, the Helping MOMS Act, was included in the American Rescue Plan, which expanded Medicaid coverage to post partum mothers from 60 days to 1 year after birth.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Kelly discusses her advocacy for maternal health and Medicaid expansion for postpartum mothers.

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