Bills · S 4195
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4195Health
Kira Johnson Act
This bill provides funding to community organizations and health workers to reduce maternal deaths and health disparities, with a specific focus on supporting Black mothers and improving maternity care.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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AI-writtenDirects federal funds to local groups and midwives to solve the maternal mortality crisis, specifically targeting the high death rates faced by Black mothers through community-led care and bias training.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This bill matters because it treats this disparity as a systemic issue that requires more than just hospital equipment; it requires community-led care and a focus on how racism and bias affect medical treatment.
If this becomes law, it could lead to a significant shift in how healthcare is funded, moving money away from large institutions and into the hands of local experts who understand their community's specific needs. If it doesn't pass, the current trend of high maternal mortality for women of color is likely to continue without a coordinated federal effort to address the underlying social and racial causes.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a grant program for community-based organizations to provide maternal health services.
It empowers local groups who already have the trust of their communities to provide direct support like doulas and nutrition help.
PROVISION 02
Requires a one-year outreach and technical assistance period for the government to help small groups apply for funding.
This ensures that small, grassroots organizations aren't passed over for funding simply because they lack experience with complex federal paperwork.
PROVISION 03
Provides specific funding for midwifery practices, including money to pay off student debt and expand clinics.
Increasing the number of midwives is a proven way to improve birth outcomes and offer more personalized care options.
PROVISION 04
Funds programs that address 'social determinants of health' like housing, food, and transportation.
It recognizes that a healthy pregnancy is impossible if a person doesn't have a safe place to live or enough to eat.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a formal evaluation and report to Congress by the year 2031.
This holds the government accountable for showing whether the money actually saved lives and closed the racial health gap.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
27
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DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in Senate
MAR 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4195
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
Senate BillS 4195Health
Kira Johnson Act
This bill provides funding to community organizations and health workers to reduce maternal deaths and health disparities, with a specific focus on supporting Black mothers and improving maternity care.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
15 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
