Bill · H.R. 1909· House(119-HR-1909)

Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025

Age: 69 years

Georgia

Introduced: 3/6/2025
Last activity: 3/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Earl Carter
Cosponsors: - 4 - 19

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It aims to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees. The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share best practices for preventing maternal mortality with hospitals, professional societies, and quality collaboratives. Additionally, it updates the language regarding the composition and coordination of review committees. Finally, it extends and increases funding for these efforts.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+10
The bill increases funding and mandates the dissemination of best practices to improve maternal health outcomes and mortality prevention.
Would women be better off under this?+10
The bill directly addresses maternal mortality to improve health outcomes for women.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill increases funding for maternal mortality review committees and the dissemination of prevention best practices.