What does Preamble of Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to provide research on, and services for, individuals experiencing clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss. The bill is referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026.

What does EXPANSION AND INTENSIFICATION OF ACTIVITIES OF NATIONAL of Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to expand and intensify research related to clinical mental health complications following pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. The NIMH Director must coordinate these activities with other NIH institutes and agencies with related responsibilities. Research activities will include basic research into the causes of these conditions, development of improved screening and diagnostic techniques, clinical research for new treatments, and information/education programs. The NIMH Director is required to conduct a national longitudinal study to determine the prevalence, symptoms, severity, and duration of mental health complications following pregnancy loss. The Director must submit reports to Congress on the study's findings, progress, and methodologies, beginning within three years of enactment and periodically thereafter.

What does AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. of Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 do?

This section authorizes appropriations totaling $4,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 and 2028. These appropriated amounts are subject to the requirements and limitations outlined in sections 506 and 507 of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260).

What does GRANT PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOLLOWING of Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to include individuals who have experienced a pregnancy loss within the scope of grant programs related to clinical mental health conditions. It expands the use of funds for these grants to include services for women who have experienced a pregnancy loss, alongside pregnant and postpartum women. The legislation allows grant funds to be used for establishing and coordinating mental health service systems for individuals struggling with clinical mental health conditions following a pregnancy loss. Eligible projects may include screening, diagnosis, and management of mental health conditions, including persistent complex bereavement disorders, and providing support services for families. Grant recipients can make subgrants to public or nonprofit entities with experience in providing relevant services, with restrictions on entities performing abortions. The legislation outlines limitations on administrative costs, requires grants to supplement rather than supplant other funding sources, and allows the Secretary to set limitations on charges to individuals receiving services.

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Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/29/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2026

Author: Addison McDowell (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to expand research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss, including a national longitudinal study.
It authorizes $4.5 million in appropriations for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to support this research and related activities.
The bill expands existing Public Health Service grant programs to include individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss, enabling funding for mental health services and support systems.

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-RESEARCH ON CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING A

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-DELIVERY OF SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO MENTAL HEALTH

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