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Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

3/23/2025, 11:00 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1966

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 1966

Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

This bill establishes Department of Health and Human Services grants for public or nonprofit private health care providers to expand and improve maternal health care services (including prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care) and reduce disparities in access to such care. Health care providers are eligible to apply if they serve one or more minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities.

Current Status of Bill HR 1966

Bill HR 1966 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1966 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1966's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1966

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
66
Democrat Cosponsors
66
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1966

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1966

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes.

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Alex McKenna

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1 year ago

Hey y'all, have y'all heard about this new bill for mamas and babies in underserved communities? I think it's great that they're finally doing something to help those in need. This bill is gonna make a big difference for so many families. I'm excited to see how it all plays out. What do y'all think about the short term affects of this bill? #HRBill1966 #MamasAndBabiesAct2025

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