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Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1966| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (37)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to establish a grant program. The program aims to expand and improve maternal health care services for women and infants in underserved communities across the nation. Grants will be awarded to eligible public or nonprofit private health care providers to enhance services such as prenatal, postnatal for infants, and postpartum care for mothers. A key objective is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in access, quality, and outcomes for these populations. Priority will be given to entities that primarily serve minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities, especially those led by or located within the communities they serve. Grantees must provide care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and limit administrative costs to no more than 10 percent of the grant funds. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these initiatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7815
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7815
    Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1966| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to establish a grant program. The program aims to expand and improve maternal health care services for women and infants in underserved communities across the nation. Grants will be awarded to eligible public or nonprofit private health care providers to enhance services such as prenatal, postnatal for infants, and postpartum care for mothers. A key objective is to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in access, quality, and outcomes for these populations. Priority will be given to entities that primarily serve minority, low-income, or medically underserved communities, especially those led by or located within the communities they serve. Grantees must provide care in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner and limit administrative costs to no more than 10 percent of the grant funds. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these initiatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7815
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7815
    Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (37)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted