What does Preamble of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The stated purpose is to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 25, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Data to Save Moms Act.

What does FUNDING FOR MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEES TO PROMOTE of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section amends Section 317K(d) of the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to maternal mortality review committees. The Secretary may provide assistance to committees of States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Urban Indian organizations to select community members for committee membership. Prioritization for committee membership will focus on increasing diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, location, experience, and professional background. Funds may be used to address barriers to participation, such as training, transportation, and compensation. Committees are also authorized to conduct outreach and engagement efforts, particularly targeting women from racial and ethnic minority groups. The Secretary is required to provide technical assistance to committees receiving grants on best practices for diversity and community engagement. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out this paragraph. A portion, not less than $1,500,000 per fiscal year, of available funds will be reserved for grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Urban Indian organizations.

What does DATA COLLECTION AND REVIEW. of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section amends Section 317K(d)(3)(A)(i) of the Public Health Service Act. The amendments redesignate existing subclauses (II) and (III) as (V) and (VI), respectively. New subclauses (II) and (III) are inserted after subclause (I). The amendments require, to the extent practicable, reviewing cases of severe maternal morbidity using up-to-date indicators. The amendments also require, to the extent practicable, reviewing deaths during pregnancy or up to one year after pregnancy from suicide, overdose, or other mental health/substance use disorder deaths related to pregnancy or childbirth complications. The amendments require consulting with local community-based organizations representing pregnant and postpartum individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality or disparities to consider nonclinical factors contributing to pregnancy-related deaths.

What does REVIEW OF MATERNAL HEALTH DATA COLLECTION PROCESSES AND QUALITY of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review existing maternal health data collection processes and quality measures. The review must consider various factors, including State and Tribal practices, data collected from electronic health records, and barriers to correlating maternal outcome data with demographic characteristics. The Secretary must consult with a diverse group of stakeholders, including pregnant and postpartum individuals, community-based organizations, and maternal care providers. The review will also assess current quality measures for maternity care and make recommendations for improvement, with a focus on maternal health disparities. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available within one year of the Act's enactment. The section authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2030 to carry out these activities.

What does STUDY ON MATERNAL HEALTH AMONG AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to contract with a research organization or Tribal Epidemiology Center to conduct a study on maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and adverse perinatal outcomes among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals. The study must be completed within 90 days of the Act's enactment and a report submitted to Congress within 3 years. The study will examine unique causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, incorporate the stories of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, and distinguish between care settings (IHS facilities, Tribal programs, Urban Indian programs, and external facilities). The study will review coordination of Indian Health Service programs with other social services, data collection processes, maternal mental health, social determinants of health, and the impact of historical mistreatment. The Secretary will select 12 members for the study, representing each of the 12 service areas of the Indian Health Service, from nominations by Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations. The report to Congress must include recommendations for policies and practices to improve maternal health outcomes. The study agreement requires transmission of a report to Congress within 36 months of the Act’s enactment. The Act authorizes $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out this section.

What does GRANTS TO MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS TO STUDY MATERNAL of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to support research at minority-serving institutions. The program aims to study maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and other adverse maternal health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups. Research may include gathering stories from affected individuals and perinatal health workers to understand the causes of the maternal health crisis. The program will also assess potential causes of relatively low maternal mortality rates among Hispanic individuals, including data collection issues. Eligible entities must submit applications to the Secretary, who will determine the required information. The Secretary may allocate up to 10% of funds for outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building to support applications. Grant recipients are required to periodically report on their activities. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress summarizing the research findings, starting one year after the first grant is awarded. The term 'minority-serving institution' is defined by reference to section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out this section.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. “Maternity care provider” includes physicians, physician assistants, midwives, advanced practice registered nurses, doulas, and lactation consultants with a focus on maternal or perinatal health. “Perinatal health worker” refers to nonclinical health workers focused on maternal or perinatal health, including doulas, community health workers, and lactation educators. “Postpartum” is defined as the one-year period following the last day of pregnancy. “Pregnancy-associated death” is defined as a death of a pregnant or postpartum individual within one year of pregnancy, regardless of pregnancy outcome. “Pregnancy-related death” refers to a death of a pregnant or postpartum individual within one year of pregnancy resulting from a pregnancy complication or aggravation of an unrelated condition. “Racial and ethnic minority group” is defined by reference to section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. “Severe maternal morbidity” includes health conditions, including mental health conditions and substance use disorders, attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth with significant health consequences. “Social determinants of maternal health” are defined as nonclinical factors impacting maternal health outcomes.

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Data to Save Moms Act

Last updated: 3/25/2026 · Introduced: 3/25/2026

Author: Sharice Davids (D-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes annual grants of up to $10 million, with a portion reserved for Indian Tribes, to maternal mortality review committees to increase diversity and improve community engagement in identifying factors contributing to maternal deaths.
The bill requires a review of maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, including consultation with community-based organizations, to identify and address disparities in maternal health outcomes.
It mandates a study, funded at up to $2 million annually, focused on maternal mortality and morbidity among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, incorporating their experiences and examining coordination of care.
The bill establishes a grant program providing up to $10 million annually to minority-serving institutions to conduct research on maternal mortality and adverse maternal health outcomes among racial and ethnic minority groups.
It expands the definition of pregnancy-related deaths to include deaths within one year of pregnancy from suicide, overdose, or other mental health/substance use disorders related to pregnancy or childbirth.

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