Bills · S 2621
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2621Health
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the United States has a significantly higher maternal mortality rate compared to other developed nations, and these rates disproportionately affect women of color. By continuing to fund and strengthen state-level reviews of maternal deaths, the bill helps pinpoint the specific reasons why mothers are dying. This information is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Furthermore, by requiring the regular sharing of best practices with hospitals and healthcare providers, the bill aims to translate lessons learned from these reviews into practical improvements in patient care across the country. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more lives saved, better health outcomes for mothers, and a reduction in disparities in maternal care. If it doesn't pass, state review committees might lose crucial funding, and the systematic dissemination of up-to-date prevention methods to healthcare providers might not occur as consistently, potentially hindering efforts to improve maternal health.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes and increases funding for State-based Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs), providing $100 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This ensures ongoing financial support for state efforts to investigate maternal deaths and develop prevention strategies.
PROVISION 02
Requires MMRCs to include obstetricians and gynecologists, and improves coordination with death certifiers to enhance the collection and quality of death record reports.
This provision strengthens the expertise of review committees and improves the accuracy of data used to understand maternal deaths.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (through the CDC) to annually disseminate best practices on maternal mortality and morbidity prevention to hospitals, state professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives.
This creates a direct mechanism for sharing proven prevention methods with healthcare providers, aiming to improve care nationwide.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 13
R· West Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
25
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 8 REP 4 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2621
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2621Health
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
13
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Moderate
