Bill Overview
Title: Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022
Description: This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.
Sponsors: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Target Audience
Population: Mothers and children vulnerable to preventable deaths
Estimated Size: 200000
- The goal is to end preventable maternal and child deaths by 2030 globally.
- Maternal mortality affects pregnant women and new mothers directly.
- Child mortality affects children under the age of 5 primarily, but can also include older children in some contexts.
- Many developing nations have higher rates of maternal and child mortality, indicating the populations in these regions would be heavily impacted.
- Health interventions targeting maternal and child health could influence millions of lives around the world.
Reasoning
- The Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022 primarily targets global health outcomes, but there are indirect effects on the US population through technological and knowledge advancements.
- Mother and child health in the US, although not as high-risk as in some other countries, still benefits from global health improvements and innovations.
- The policy may lead to lower healthcare costs in the US due to improved preventative measures and shared global health strategies.
- While the budget constraints are significant, the policy aims to leverage international cooperation to reach broader health goals.
Simulated Interviews
Nurse (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy is crucial for global maternal health, even if the direct impact on my work is minimal.
- Better global health can mean innovations that trickle down to the US, ultimately helping our healthcare system.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Public Health Researcher (New York, NY)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy can drive important research collaborations and provide new data for my work.
- I'm hopeful for the trickle-down effects in maternal health technology and strategies.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Software Engineer (Austin, TX)
Age: 27 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see this policy as essential for global health equity, though its impact on my personal life may be indirect.
- My partner's work in international health development could benefit from the policy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Stay-at-home mom (Chicago, IL)
Age: 38 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While I'm focused on local health, I see the value in global maternal and child health initiatives.
- I hope it leads to advances that eventually find their way into our community health practices.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired Scientist (Miami, FL)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This act is vital for international collaborations, although U.S. citizens might not see immediate benefits.
- I believe long-term public health gains will emerge from global participation.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Graduate Student (Seattle, WA)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy represents a significant step toward global health equity and better maternal outcomes worldwide.
- I hope to see bridges built between the US and other countries through shared health initiatives.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Pediatrician (Boston, MA)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Global health policies like this can indirectly benefit our local healthcare practices.
- Though U.S. is not the primary focus, international success can inspire more robust health policies here.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
Social Worker (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy could lead to new strategies that improve maternal care for immigrant communities.
- Hoping for better dissemination of global health practices into US systems.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Pharmaceutical Researcher (Houston, TX)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 12.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I expect increased collaboration in pharmaceutical advancements due to funded research and trials.
- While the policy is globally focused, it can still enhance U.S. involvement in global health issues.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Health Economist (Detroit, MI)
Age: 47 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could provide invaluable data on the economic impacts of health interventions.
- US healthcare can learn and adapt from global successes catalyzed by such initiatives.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1200000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $1400000000)
Year 2: $1200000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $1400000000)
Year 3: $1200000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $1400000000)
Year 5: $1200000000 (Low: $1000000000, High: $1400000000)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Coordination with international partners and governments will be critical for effective implementation.
- Monitoring and evaluation frameworks must be established to ensure accountability and measure success.
- Potential diplomatic benefits from strengthening global health leadership and soft power.