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NIH IMPROVE Act

7/23/2026, 1:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6238

The "NIH IMPROVE Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on November 20, 2025. The bill, identified as H.R. 6238, aims to make improvements within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Specific provisions and directives within the bill are not provided in the context. More details can be found by accessing the official PDF version of the bill through the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 6238

NIH Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act or the NIH IMPROVE Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the National Institutes of Health to provide grants and other support for research on improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women, especially in populations that are disproportionately affected.

Current Status of Bill HR 6238

Bill HR 6238 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since July 21, 2026. Bill HR 6238 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2025.  Bill HR 6238's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6238

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6238

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6238

To establish the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health.
To establish the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health.

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