What does Preamble of Data to Save Moms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, and for other purposes,' aims to modify the Public Health Service Act. The bill intends to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures.

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 in community member selection emphasizes diversity regarding race, ethnicity, location, experience, and professional background. Funds may be used to address barriers to participation, such as training, transportation, and compensation. Committees can establish outreach initiatives to gather community input, particularly from racial and ethnic minority groups. The Secretary is required to provide technical assistance to grant recipients on best practices for diversity and community engagement. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out these grants. A minimum of $1,500,000 of available funds each year 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 the most 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 attributed to or aggravated by 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, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes.

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 a wide range of topics, including State and Tribal practices, barriers to data correlation, and the effectiveness of maternal mortality review committees. The Secretary must consult with diverse stakeholders, including pregnant and postpartum individuals, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, and standard-setting organizations. The review will assess current quality measures for maternity care, including prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum measures. The Secretary is required to submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available within one year of the Act's enactment, detailing the review's findings and recommendations. The review must consider recommendations for authorizing additional funds and technical assistance to improve maternal mortality review committees and State data collection processes. 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 an independent research organization or Tribal Epidemiology Center to conduct a comprehensive 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 of enactment, containing recommendations for policy and practice improvements. The Secretary will select 12 members for the study, nominated by Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations, ensuring representation from each of the 12 Indian Health Service service areas. The study will examine unique causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, incorporate stories from American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, and distinguish between care settings (IHS facilities, Tribal programs, Urban Indian programs, and non-IHS facilities). The study will review coordination of IHS programs with other HHS social services, data collection processes, maternal mental health, social determinants of health, and the impact of historical mistreatment. The study will also consider the effect of IHS funding on maternity care quality and the cultural appropriateness of care delivery. The report will include recommendations to reduce misclassification of American Indian and Alaska Native individuals and will be transmitted to Congress within 36 months of the Act's enactment. The section authorizes $2,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029 to carry out these provisions.

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 grants will focus on studying 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 individuals and perinatal health workers to understand the causes of the maternal health crisis. The program will also assess potential data collection issues impacting maternal mortality rates among Hispanic individuals. Eligible entities must submit applications to the Secretary, meeting requirements specified by the Secretary. The Secretary may allocate up to 10% of funds for outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building to support applicants. Grant recipients are required to periodically report on the status of their activities. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress summarizing 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 a death of a pregnant or postpartum individual within one year of pregnancy, regardless of the pregnancy's outcome or duration. “Pregnancy-related death” is 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 according to section 1707(g)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. “Severe maternal morbidity” includes mental health conditions and substance use disorders attributed to or aggravated by pregnancy or childbirth, resulting in significant health consequences. “Social determinants of maternal health” are 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: Tina Smith (D-MN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes annual grants of $10 million (with $1.5 million reserved for Tribal organizations) to state and tribal maternal mortality review committees to improve community engagement and diversity in membership.
The bill requires maternal mortality review committees to review cases of severe maternal morbidity and deaths related to suicide, overdose, or mental health/substance use disorders linked to pregnancy.
The Department of Health and Human Services will conduct a review of maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, including an assessment of current quality measures and recommendations for improvement.
The bill mandates a study, costing $2 million annually, focused on maternal mortality and morbidity among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, incorporating their experiences and examining the impact of IHS funding.
This bill establishes a grant program providing up to $10 million annually to minority-serving institutions to support research on maternal mortality and adverse maternal health outcomes among racial and ethnic minority groups.

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

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