HR 1966

Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

Summary

Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025 This bill establishes Department of Health and Human Services grants for public or nonprofit private health care providers to expand and improve maternal health care services (including prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care) and reduce disparities in access to such care. Health care providers are eligible to apply if they serve one or more minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA-43]
Cosponsors
39
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-03-06
Latest action
2025-03-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-03-06: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-03-06: Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-06: Introduced in House