A Democratic bill with 68 Democratic cosponsors · See all 68 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 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act aims to authorize funding for data collection, surveillance, and research regarding maternal health during public health emergencies. It allocates money to the CDC for various programs, including the Surveillance for Emerging Threats to Mothers and Babies program and the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System. The bill also funds research through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to make specific health data publicly available on the CDC website. Finally, it establishes a Task Force to develop Federal recommendations for respectful and empowering maternity care during emergencies.
Yes· 3 of 17
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
The bill provides substantial resources to improve the safety, dignity, and health outcomes of pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Scored +8
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?
The bill authorizes significant funding for CDC surveillance and guidance specifically to mitigate risks during public health emergencies.
- Scored +8
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill prioritizes data collection and research on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Risk Reduction Guidance: The bill provides $100,000,000 for the CDC to work with organizations to provide updated guidance to families and providers to reduce risks to pregnant and postpartum individuals (Section 2, Subsection 1, Part A).
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Enhanced Clinical Data Analysis: Funding is authorized to help state, tribal, territorial, and local programs analyze the impact of infectious diseases on pregnant patients, specifically focusing on racial and ethnic minority groups (Section 2, Subsection 1, Part B).
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Community Support through Excellence Centers: The bill supports the establishment of regionally based centers of excellence to ensure communities can help pregnant and postpartum individuals get necessary care (Section 2, Subsection 1, Part C).
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Expanded Support for Maternal Mortality Oversight: The "ERASE MM" program receives $30,000,000 to expand partnerships and provide technical assistance to Maternal Mortality Review Committees (Section 2, Subsection 2).
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Improved Survey Accessibility: The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System receives $45,000,000 to transition to an electronic platform and expand its reach to underrepresented communities (Section 2, Subsection 3, Part C).
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Targeted Research for High-Risk Groups: $15,000,000 is authorized for research focused on interventions for demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities (Section 2, Subsection 4).
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Increased Transparency of Health Data: The Secretary is required to make data regarding diagnostic testing, hospitalizations, and deaths during outbreaks available to the public (Section 3, Subsection B).
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Public Health Education: The CDC is directed to conduct education campaigns to ensure individuals, employers, and providers have accurate, evidence-based information during emergencies (Section 4).
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Development of High-Quality Care Recommendations: A Task Force will develop recommendations to promote positive birthing experiences and address issues such as telehealth access, mental health, and the inclusion of midwives and doulas (Section 5, Subsection B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Risks: While the bill mandates de-identification of data, it involves the collection of sensitive health information including diagnostic testing and hospitalizations (Section 3, Subsection F).
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 provides substantial resources to improve the safety, dignity, and health outcomes of pregnant and postpartum individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill mandates consultation with Indian Tribes and Urban Indian organizations to improve health data and outcomes. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill emphasizes reducing racial and ethnic health disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes research and guidance for demographic groups facing elevated maternal health risks. Would children be better off under this? — The bill funds programs designed to improve long-term health outcomes for newborns. Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill directs the task force to address the specific needs of undocumented pregnant individuals during emergencies. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill focuses on reaching underrepresented and underserved communities through expanded survey reach and specialized care.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill authorizes significant funding for CDC surveillance and guidance specifically to mitigate risks during public health emergencies. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill funds surveillance and research to improve maternal health outcomes and community support during emergencies. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill authorizes $15,000,000 for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to conduct maternal health research. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill tasks a group with identifying how to treat prenatal and postpartum mental and behavioral health conditions. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill directs a task force to develop strategies to expand doula coverage under State Medicaid programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill prioritizes data collection and research on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities. Does this make child care cost less? — The bill directs a task force to consider strategies for providing childcare services during prenatal and postpartum appointments. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The task force is directed to address needs for specialized care and accessibility for high-risk individuals.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides dedicated funding for research into maternal and infant health interventions during emergencies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary to make specific health surveillance data publicly available on the CDC website.
- 8/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 67 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Steven HorsfordDemocrat · Nevada
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Sara JacobsDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Kweisi MfumeDemocrat · Maryland
Gregory MeeksDemocrat · New York
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Christian MenefeeDemocrat · Texas
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ayanna PressleyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Robert ScottDemocrat · Virginia
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Marilyn StricklandDemocrat · Washington
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Emilia SykesDemocrat · Ohio
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Norma TorresDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey