Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide $10 million each year from 2027 to 2031 to states, Indian tribes, tribal organizations and urban Indian groups to support more diverse community participation on maternal mortality review committees and to help overcome participation barriers. It also directs the HHS Secretary to review and update how maternal health data—including severe morbidity and mental‑health‑related deaths—are collected and reported, with a focus on racial and ethnic minority groups. The aim is to better capture and address disparities affecting pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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