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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced March 6, 2025 by Maxine Waters · Last progress 1 year ago
Creates a new federal grant program to expand and improve maternal health care in underserved communities. The Secretary would award grants to public and nonprofit health care providers that serve minority, low‑income, or medically underserved patients.
Funding can support prenatal care, care around birth, and postpartum services through 12 months after delivery. Grants must be culturally and linguistically appropriate, aim to improve quality and outcomes, and reduce disparities. Administrative costs are capped at 10%, and funding is authorized as needed for fiscal years 2026–2030.