What does Preamble of Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants The grants are intended to expand and improve maternal health care services The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

What does GRANTS TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN of Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to expand and improve maternal health care services in underserved communities. The Secretary is authorized to award grants to eligible entities, defined as public or nonprofit private health care providers serving minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities. Grant recipients must expand maternal health care services, including prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care, and improve the quality of these services. The program aims to improve health outcomes for women and infants and reduce disparities in access to care, service quality, and health outcomes. Priority for grant awards will be given to entities primarily serving underserved communities, led by individuals from those communities, and geographically located within them. Grant recipients must provide culturally and linguistically appropriate care and limit administrative expenses to 10% of grant funds. Applicants must submit applications containing information and assurances as required by the Secretary. Grantees are required to coordinate activities with other federally funded maternal health care programs and minimize duplication. The term 'medically underserved community' is defined by section 799B, and 'postnatal' and 'postpartum' refer to the 12 months following an infant's birth. The Act authorizes appropriations for the program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/6/2025 · Introduced: 3/6/2025

Author: Maxine Waters (D-CA)

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This bill establishes a grant program to expand and improve maternal health care services, including prenatal, postnatal, and postpartum care, in underserved communities.
Eligible grant recipients must prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate care and limit administrative expenses to 10% of grant funds.
The bill authorizes federal appropriations for this program from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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