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Tech to Save Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8317| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (13)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly improve maternal health outcomes by leveraging technology and expanding access to care, particularly for underserved populations. It amends the Social Security Act to integrate telehealth tools for screening, monitoring, and managing common health complications for individuals receiving Medicaid during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, thereby enhancing continuous care and early intervention. A core component authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for evaluating, developing, and expanding technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models . These grants target areas with high maternal mortality, health professional shortages, rural and underserved communities, and populations experiencing significant health disparities. Funds will train maternal healthcare providers on topics like implicit bias, mental health, substance use disorders, and remote patient monitoring, while also requiring evaluation of model effects on care access, quality, and patient outcomes. The bill also establishes a separate grant program to promote equity in maternal health outcomes through digital tools , such as early warning systems and clinical decision support mechanisms, prioritizing entities in areas with elevated maternal health disparities. Both grant programs are authorized for $6,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with each program limited to awarding not more than one grant for a five-year period. To support these efforts, the Secretary is mandated to provide technical assistance to grantees, coordinate for broadband access, and develop a strategic plan for researching and evaluating technology-enabled models. Additionally, the legislation directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study on innovative technology and patient monitoring devices in maternal health care, focusing on their impact on racial or ethnic biases, best practices for reduction, and ensuring privacy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6138
Tech to Save Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-937
Tech To Save Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5066
Tech to Save Moms Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-958
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6138
    Tech to Save Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-937
    Tech To Save Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5066
    Tech to Save Moms Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-958
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-958: Tech to Save Moms Act
  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act

Tech to Save Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8317| House 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
This legislation aims to significantly improve maternal health outcomes by leveraging technology and expanding access to care, particularly for underserved populations. It amends the Social Security Act to integrate telehealth tools for screening, monitoring, and managing common health complications for individuals receiving Medicaid during pregnancy and up to one year postpartum, thereby enhancing continuous care and early intervention. A core component authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for evaluating, developing, and expanding technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models . These grants target areas with high maternal mortality, health professional shortages, rural and underserved communities, and populations experiencing significant health disparities. Funds will train maternal healthcare providers on topics like implicit bias, mental health, substance use disorders, and remote patient monitoring, while also requiring evaluation of model effects on care access, quality, and patient outcomes. The bill also establishes a separate grant program to promote equity in maternal health outcomes through digital tools , such as early warning systems and clinical decision support mechanisms, prioritizing entities in areas with elevated maternal health disparities. Both grant programs are authorized for $6,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with each program limited to awarding not more than one grant for a five-year period. To support these efforts, the Secretary is mandated to provide technical assistance to grantees, coordinate for broadband access, and develop a strategic plan for researching and evaluating technology-enabled models. Additionally, the legislation directs the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a comprehensive study on innovative technology and patient monitoring devices in maternal health care, focusing on their impact on racial or ethnic biases, best practices for reduction, and ensuring privacy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6138
Tech to Save Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-937
Tech To Save Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5066
Tech to Save Moms Act
Mar 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-958
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6138
    Tech to Save Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-937
    Tech To Save Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5066
    Tech to Save Moms Act


  • March 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-958
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (13)
Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-958: Tech to Save Moms Act
  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted