Bills · HR 8074
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8074Health
Kira Johnson Act
This bill provides funding and support to local community organizations to improve safety for pregnant people and close the gap in maternal death rates for high-risk groups.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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AI-writtenDirects federal grants to local community groups, doulas, and midwives to provide culturally specific care for pregnant people in high-risk areas, aiming to end the crisis of maternal deaths among women of color.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations, and this crisis disproportionately impacts Black and Indigenous families. Many of these deaths are preventable. By funding community-based care, the bill moves resources toward localized support systems—like doulas and midwives—that have been shown to improve outcomes for high-risk patients. If this becomes law, it could lead to more diverse options for pregnancy care and a reduction in the racial health gap; without it, many local support programs may remain underfunded and unable to reach the families who need them most.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program for community-based organizations to expand maternal health equity programs.
It shifts federal funding toward local groups that are often better at reaching and supporting high-risk populations than traditional hospital systems.
PROVISION 02
Requires a one-year outreach and technical assistance period before awarding grants.
This ensures that smaller, local organizations have the help they need to successfully apply for federal money alongside larger competitors.
PROVISION 03
Gives special consideration to organizations led by people from high-risk demographic groups.
It prioritizes 'culturally congruent care,' which is based on the idea that patients have better outcomes when their providers understand their lived experiences.
PROVISION 04
Funds diverse services including doulas, midwives, mental health support, and even infant formula shortage aid.
It recognizes that maternal health is influenced by many factors outside of a doctor's office, including nutrition and emotional support.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a formal evaluation of the program's effectiveness by the end of 2031.
This holds the government accountable for showing whether the money actually reduced maternal deaths and improved health equity.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 62
D· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 62 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in House
MAR 25
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8074
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
House BillHR 8074Health
Kira Johnson Act
This bill provides funding and support to local community organizations to improve safety for pregnant people and close the gap in maternal death rates for high-risk groups.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
62
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
