Biden signs portion of Underwood’s Black maternal health plan into law Dec 1, 2021 | Federal Government, Maternal Health, Top Stories President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a portion of a plan by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, to address maternal mortality and birth equity. To access this post, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users.