A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act" aims to study how various forms of violence and trauma impact the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with arranging a study through the National Academy of Medicine to examine these risks among pregnant and postpartum persons. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants for entities to develop innovative approaches and education campaigns to improve health outcomes for victims of violence. The Secretary must also publish guidance on protocols such as healthy relationship education and trauma-informed care. Finally, the Act includes a reporting requirement to Congress regarding best practices for these innovative approaches.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +6
Would women be better off under this?
The bill focuses on protecting the health and safety of pregnant and postpartum persons from domestic violence and other traumas.
- Scored +5
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes addressing health disparities and training for Black and African American communities.
- Scored +5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill includes Hispanic and Latino birthing persons as a priority group for study and health improvement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Understanding of Health Risks: By studying how issues like domestic violence, sexual assault, and reproductive coercion increase risks for suicide, homicide, or drug overdose, the study aims to understand the impact on pregnant and postpartum persons (Section 2).
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Improved Outcomes for Diverse Communities: The study specifically focuses on impacts among diverse communities, including Black, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native, and LGBTQIA2S+ birthing persons, as well as adolescent mothers (Section 2).
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Funding for Innovative Health Approaches: The bill provides for grants to help develop and implement ways to improve maternal and child health outcomes for victims of various forms of violence and trauma (Section 3).
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Focus on Cultural Competency: Priority in awarding grants is given to those developing approaches that include cultural bias training, antiracism training, or implicit bias reduction strategies (Section 3).
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Enhanced Medical Guidance: The Secretary is required to provide guidance to states, tribes, and health care providers on protocols such as routine assessments of intimate partner violence and the creation of trauma-informed care plans (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill focuses on protecting the health and safety of pregnant and postpartum persons from domestic violence and other traumas. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes addressing health disparities and training for Black and African American communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes Hispanic and Latino birthing persons as a priority group for study and health improvement. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes support for Tribal governments, Indian Health Service, and Tribal epidemiology centers. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill includes LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in its focus for understanding maternal morbidity and mortality risks. Would children be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve maternal and child health outcomes through better prevention and intervention. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill addresses social determinants of health that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill specifically includes adolescent mothers in its focus for maternal health studies and improvements.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds the study of psychiatric disorders and provides grants for innovative approaches to improve outcomes for victims of trauma and mental health issues. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill authorizes grants for entities to develop innovative approaches and education campaigns to improve maternal and child health outcomes. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill directs a study to examine how violence and trauma increase the risk of drug overdose among pregnant and postpartum persons.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes grants for approaches that include antiracism training and implicit bias reduction strategies. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill explicitly includes LGBTQIA2S+ birthing persons as a focus group for the study and grant priorities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill addresses social determinants of health related to violence and trauma which can impact economic stability.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes funding for a study by the National Academy of Medicine and grants for health outcome research.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill involves the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the collaboration for awarding maternal health outcome grants.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
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