Bills · HR 8521
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8521Health
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
A bipartisan proposal to study and fund community-led solutions for maternal health risks caused by domestic violence and trafficking.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION APR 27
PASSAGE CHANCESLONG SHOT
10%
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6MIN
COSPONSORS
4BIPARTISAN
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tl;dr
AI-writtenFunds a national study and provides $15 million in grants to help healthcare providers identify and support pregnant women experiencing domestic violence.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenDomestic violence is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in the United States, yet maternal health programs and domestic violence programs often operate separately. This legislation attempts to bridge that gap by funding research and local initiatives that treat violence as a critical health risk. By standardizing how doctors screen for abuse and providing $15 million in annual grants, the bill aims to reduce preventable deaths from homicide and trauma-related complications.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
National Academy of Medicine Study
This provides the data needed to understand how abuse specifically impacts pregnancy outcomes and maternal mortality.
PROVISION 02
Innovation Grants
Allocates $15 million annually to help local and Tribal groups create programs that improve health outcomes for victims of violence.
PROVISION 03
Provider Guidance and Protocols
Creates a national standard for how doctors should talk to patients about healthy relationships and how to safely screen for abuse.
PROVISION 04
Focus on Diverse Communities
Prioritizes funding for groups serving Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, and adolescent mothers who face higher risks of maternal mortality.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
D· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 27
Introduced in House
APR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8521
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8521Health
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
A bipartisan proposal to study and fund community-led solutions for maternal health risks caused by domestic violence and trafficking.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
