Bill · S. 5449· Senate(119-S-5449)
Mothers and Newborns Success Act
- Introduced
- 9/22/2026
- Last activity
- 9/22/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kaine
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Mothers and Newborns Success Act" aims to lower maternal and infant mortality rates in the United States and close gaps in care for minority and rural populations. The bill provides competitive grants to states, tribes, and non-profits to support maternal health innovation, risk-appropriate facility classification, and postpartum care coordination. It also establishes a national maternal health research network through the National Institutes of Health. Additionally, the legislation continues telehealth demonstration programs to improve rural obstetric care. Finally, it funds public and provider awareness campaigns focusing on warning signs and vaccinations.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would women be better off under this?+8
The primary purpose of the legislation is to lower maternal mortality, improve postpartum care coordination for at least one year, and address women's health needs.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
Women of childbearing age will benefit directly from improved maternal care coordination, postpartum support, and reduced mortality rates.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill directly addresses the severe racial disparities in maternal mortality rates affecting non-Hispanic Black women.
The opposite
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Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 establishes the State Maternal Health Innovation Program to award competitive grants for addressing racial, ethnic, and geographic inequities in maternal health, which could help lower preventable maternal mortality and severe morbidity.
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Section 4 creates a program through Section 317K of the Public Health Service Act to classify birthing facilities based on risk-appropriate care, helping ensure that hospitals and providers meet specific needs and improve infant and maternal outcomes.
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Section 6 creates the Postpartum Care Coordination Pilot Program under section 330R, which helps connect women to primary, behavioral, and specialized care for at least one year following birth.
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Section 8 continues the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) Program to expand telehealth and specialty care access, helping higher-risk expectant mothers living in geographically isolated areas.
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Section 9 provides grants for a national evidence-based public and provider awareness campaign to increase vaccination rates, educate people on maternal health warning signs, and reduce health disparities in underserved areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit mentions of negative outcomes, specific burdens, or adverse consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+8Good For African Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For Children+6Good For Hispanic Americans+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Immigrants+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Veterans+4Good For Middle Aged+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Research Funding+6Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3Increases Medicaid Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+7Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Disability Rights+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6Improves Internet Access+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increase States Rights+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6
- 9/22/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Lisa MurkowskiRepublican · Alaska