This legislation aims to extend and enhance a vital program supporting residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women. It reauthorizes the program under the Public Health Service Act, ensuring continued support for these critical services. A key provision of the bill is the increase in authorized funding , allocating $38,931,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, up from the previous $29,931,000. Furthermore, the bill amends application requirements, mandating that applicants provide a plan describing their services. This plan may now also include details on how they will target outreach to women disproportionately impacted by maternal substance use disorder , aiming to improve access for vulnerable populations.
Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act
USA119th CongressS-1004| Senate
| Updated: 3/12/2025
This legislation aims to extend and enhance a vital program supporting residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women. It reauthorizes the program under the Public Health Service Act, ensuring continued support for these critical services. A key provision of the bill is the increase in authorized funding , allocating $38,931,000 annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, up from the previous $29,931,000. Furthermore, the bill amends application requirements, mandating that applicants provide a plan describing their services. This plan may now also include details on how they will target outreach to women disproportionately impacted by maternal substance use disorder , aiming to improve access for vulnerable populations.