H.R. 3287: Pregnancy.Gov Act (119th Congress) Bill Summary

The Pregnancy.Gov Act aims to create a public website called "pregnancy.gov" within one year of its enactment. This site is intended to support pregnant women and mothers by providing them with access to a variety of resources tailored to their needs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the development and management of the site, ensuring that it meets certain criteria and is user-friendly.

Website Features

Resource Clearinghouse: The website will include a collection of resources relevant to pregnant women, which can be filtered by location (ZIP Code).
User Interaction: Users will be able to answer a series of questions to receive personalized resource suggestions.
Distance Filters: The site will guide users to resources available within specified distances (1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 miles).
User Feedback: There will be a mechanism for users to provide feedback on the effectiveness and usability of the website.
Contact Permissions: Users may choose to provide contact information for follow-up and additional resource suggestions.

Resource List Management

The Secretary will request States to recommend relevant resources to be included on the website. Criteria for these recommendations will ensure that only services that have existed for at least three consecutive years and are not provided by prohibited entities are included.

Grant Program

States may apply for grants to help establish or support systems to aggregate local resources on the website. The applications must outline outreach plans and a list of resources intended for inclusion.

Prohibitions and Language Access

The law prohibits any resources from organizations that perform, induce, or promote abortions from being included on the site. Additionally, the website will strive to offer services in multiple languages to reach a diverse audience.

Reporting and Funding Requirements

A report detailing website traffic, user feedback, and identified resource gaps must be submitted to Congress within 180 days of the website's launch.
The implementation of the website and the grant program will be funded through existing appropriations, with up to $50 million allocated for fiscal years 2026-2030.

Definitions

The bill defines key terms, including what constitutes a "prohibited entity," relevant resources available to pregnant women, and the specific nature of services that can be offered on the website.