What does Preamble of NIH IMPROVE Act do?

This bill aims to establish the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health.

What does SHORT TITLE. of NIH IMPROVE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the NIH Implementing a Maternal health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act

What does IMPROVE INITIATIVE. of NIH IMPROVE Act do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to continue a program for improving maternal health outcomes. The program, known as the IMPROVE Initiative, aims to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity. The Initiative will advance research, use an integrated approach, and target health disparities. The Director of NIH may award grants or enter into contracts to carry out this section. Funding is authorized at $73,400,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

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NIH IMPROVE Act

Last updated: 11/20/2025 · Introduced: 11/20/2025

Author: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

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The NIH IMPROVE Initiative will continue to focus on reducing preventable maternal mortality and morbidity through research and integrated approaches.
This bill establishes the IMPROVE Initiative within the National Institutes of Health to address health disparities in maternal health outcomes.
The bill authorizes $73,400,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to fund the IMPROVE Initiative’s activities.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7973(In Committee)Official page

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