What does Preamble of Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families, and for other purposes,' aims to authorize research. The research would focus on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder. The research scope includes mothers, infants, and families.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026.

What does RESEARCH ON THE IMPACTS OF TRAUMATIC BIRTH EXPERIENCES AND of Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 330P of the Public Health Service Act to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on mothers, infants, and families. The Secretary is directed to conduct research or award grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to study maternal mental health, impacts on families, and the relationship between severe maternal morbidity and traumatic birth experiences. Research findings must be disaggregated by race and ethnicity. The definition of 'State,' 'Indian Tribe,' and 'Tribal organization' within this section will align with the definitions in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Funding of $1,000,000 is authorized for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out the research activities outlined in subsection (b).

What does PILOT PROJECT FOR RESEARCH ON THE IMPACTS OF MIDWIFE-DRIVEN of Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a pilot program for research on midwife-driven care models. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to conduct this research. The research will focus on the impact of midwife-driven care models compared to medical care models. The research will examine the extent and mechanisms through which these care models affect traumatic birth experiences. The research will also examine the impact on maternal mental health outcomes. Funding for the pilot program is authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

What does REPORTS TO CONGRESS. of Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit reports to Congress. An interim report is due by the end of fiscal year 2028. A final report is due by the end of fiscal year 2030. The reports must cover research conducted or supported under section 330P(b) of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2. The reports must also cover a pilot project conducted under section 3.

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Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families, requiring disaggregation of findings by race and ethnicity.
The bill establishes a pilot program to research midwife-driven care models and their effects on traumatic birth experiences and maternal mental health outcomes.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit reports to Congress detailing the research conducted and the results of the midwife-driven care pilot program.

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