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Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 2, 2022
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022.

This bill is a critical piece of legislation that will help mothers and children at every stage of life. The maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting program reaches new parents and their children from before birth through kindergarten with in-home support.

In meeting with families in the program, I have seen firsthand how effective this program is at improving maternal and child health, family safety and stability, child development, and readiness for school.

In my home State of Georgia, we have the highest rate of maternal mortality in the United States. I have worked on this issue since I was a member of the Georgia State legislature, and it still baffles me why Georgia has the highest rate.

By passing this bill, not only are we addressing maternal and newborn health, but we are also furthering the legacy of Representative Walorski, who dedicated her life to helping others. I can think of no better tribute to our dear friend, who departed us far too soon.

For these reasons, I look forward to supporting this bill, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.

Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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