A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "IMPACT to Save Moms Act," requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a demonstration project from fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The project allows States to test different payment models for maternity care provided to pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP. The Secretary is directed to coordinate with various stakeholders, including healthcare providers and patient organizations. The program aims to address maternal health disparities, mortality, and morbidity. States must apply to participate in this demonstration project. Finally, the Secretary must evaluate the project's impact and report the findings to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The bill is designed to improve maternal health outcomes and address mortality and morbidity for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill specifically targets demographic groups facing elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities through specialized care teams and trained providers.
- Scored +6
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill seeks to address health disparities that disproportionately affect many minority communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Maternal Health Outcomes: The project aims to allow States to test payment models designed to improve health outcomes for individuals from demographic groups facing elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and health disparities (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Personalized Care Based on Risk: The Secretary is encouraged to consider models that stratify patients by pregnancy risk level and adjust payments accordingly (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Expanded Care Settings: The bill considers the inclusion of non-hospital birth settings, such as freestanding birth centers (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Diverse and Specialized Care Teams: The project may include diverse maternity care teams featuring mental and behavioral health providers, registered dietitians, and perinatal health workers (Section 2(c)(6)).
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Addressing Specific Health Needs: The project allows for the consideration of social determinants of maternal health, maternal mental health conditions, and substance use disorders (Section 2(c)(5) and Section 2(c)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
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 is designed to improve maternal health outcomes and address mortality and morbidity for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to address health disparities that disproportionately affect many minority communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to address health disparities that disproportionately affect many minority communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill enhances care delivery for those enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP, which primarily serves low-income populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to improve health outcomes and access through new payment models and expanded care settings like freestanding birth centers. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill encourages the inclusion of mental and behavioral health providers in maternity care teams. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill authorizes a demonstration project to test new payment models for maternity care under Medicaid and CHIP.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets demographic groups facing elevated rates of maternal mortality and health disparities through specialized care teams and trained providers. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill considers social determinants of health which can impact socioeconomic status.
- 5/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.