1. United States
2. Ala.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to vote in favor of the Supporting Healthy Moms and Babies Act (S. 1834 / H.R. 3762). The bill eliminates patient cost-sharing for prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care. If it passes, giving birth in America becomes free at the point of care. This is a bipartisan bill with Republican and Democratic cosponsors in both chambers: -Senate (S. 1834): Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Kaine (D-VA), Hawley (R-MO), Gillibrand (D-NY) -House (H.R. 3762): Golden (D-ME), Young Kim (R-CA), McClellan (D-VA), Valadao (R-CA) ACOG considers it a top-priority bill and everyone from pro-life organizations to progressive maternal health groups back it. In a world where common ground is hard to find, this bill is something that we can all get behind. Here is why it matters: The average birth in the United States costs $18,865. Privately insured families still pay $3,000 or more out of pocket. 73% of women seeking abortion say finances played a role in their decision (Guttmacher). RAND research found 29% more live births when maternal care is free. Please do the right thing and support this bill.