Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill 119 HR 1966, also known as the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of maternal health care in the United States. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, specifically through the Health Resources and Services Administration.

The grants provided by this bill will be used to enhance maternal health care services, with a focus on improving access to care, reducing maternal mortality rates, and addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes. The bill also aims to support efforts to improve the quality of care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals, as well as to promote evidence-based practices in maternal health care.

In addition to expanding and improving maternal health care services, the bill also includes provisions for data collection and reporting on maternal health outcomes, as well as requirements for the development of maternal health quality measures. These measures will help to track progress in improving maternal health care and outcomes, and will inform future efforts to address maternal health disparities. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1966 seeks to address the critical issue of maternal health care in the United States by providing funding and support for initiatives to expand and improve maternal health services, reduce maternal mortality rates, and promote equity in maternal health outcomes.