Introduced the Kira Johnson Act to curb the maternal mortality crisis, especially among Black women in Georgia
Warnock will work to pass the Kira Johnson Act to address the maternal mortality crisis, especially among Black women in Georgia.
Occurrences
Evidence
Warnock's campaign health-care page says he has "Introduced the Kira Johnson Act to curb the maternal mortality crisis, especially among Black women in Georgia."
Congress.gov shows Sen. Warnock introduced S.1042, the Kira Johnson Act, on March 25, 2021; the bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Congress.gov lists the only action on S.2239 as "Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions" on July 11, 2023.
The bill text identifies Mr. Warnock as the sponsor and states that it was introduced on July 11, 2023 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Assessments
Warnock materially worked on the promise by sponsoring and introducing the Kira Johnson Act in the 117th Congress and reintroducing it in later Congresses, including S.2239 in 2023 and S.4195 in 2026. However, the bill has not passed or been enacted; the latest available congressional status shows referral to the Senate HELP Committee without further advancement. Because the promised legislative outcome was not delivered despite serious legislative effort, this is a failed delivery with an effort badge rather than partial or delivered.