H.R. 8080: Data to Save Moms Act
The bill, known as the Data to Save Moms Act, aims to improve maternal health by enhancing the processes for collecting and reviewing maternal health data across the United States. Here are the key components:
Funding for Community Engagement
The bill authorizes funds for maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs) to promote greater community involvement in their work. This includes:
- Grants to help these committees include diverse community members, particularly focusing on race and ethnicity to ensure representation.
- Efforts to conduct outreach to gather community insights, especially from women in racial and ethnic minorities.
- Public reports on the work of these committees, assessing how well they engage with the community and analyzing trends in maternal deaths.
Improving Data Collection and Review
The bill mandates enhancements to the methods used for data collection regarding maternal health, which includes:
- Reviewing severe maternal morbidity instances and deaths due to mental health issues during or after pregnancy.
- Collaborating with local organizations to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the factors affecting maternal mortality.
Review of Maternal Health Processes
The Secretary of Health and Human Services, along with relevant stakeholders, will review existing data collection methods and quality measures in maternal health. This analysis aims to develop recommendations for:
- Improving data accuracy and timeliness.
- Identifying best practices used in other countries and ensuring effective quality measures are implemented.
- Addressing the barriers that hinder the collection of comprehensive maternal outcome data.
Study on Maternal Health in Specific Populations
The bill requires a comprehensive study on maternal health among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This study will address unique factors affecting maternal health in these communities, including:
- The causes of maternal mortality and morbidity specific to these groups.
- The role of historical mistreatment in current maternal health outcomes.
- Assessing the effectiveness of existing healthcare services provided through the Indian Health Service.
Grants for Minority-Serving Institutions
The bill establishes grant programs for minority-serving institutions to conduct research on maternal health, with emphases on:
- Understanding disparities in maternal health outcomes among various racial and ethnic minority groups.
- Listening to mothers' stories to identify problems and craft potential solutions.
- Encouraging diversity among health professionals who focus on maternal health.
Additional Provisions
The legislation stipulates the authorization of necessary funds for its implementation over specified fiscal years, and mandates reports to Congress on the findings and improvements resulting from these initiatives.
Relevant Companies
- HSIC - Henry Schein, Inc. may be involved in providing health products that support maternal health initiatives.
- MDT - Medtronic may be affected as it produces medical devices used in maternal care settings.
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TrackJesús G. "Chuy" García
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TrackHenry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.
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TrackSydney Kamlager-Dove
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TrackRobert C. "Bobby" Scott
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TrackAdam Smith
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TrackMelanie A. Stansbury
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Mar. 25, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| Mar. 25, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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