Funds research to improve maternal health and reduce disparities for pregnant women.
This bill would create a formal program at the National Institutes of Health called the IMPROVE Initiative. It would set aside $73.4 million each year for six years to fund research aimed at improving health for pregnant and postpartum women. The goal is to reduce preventable deaths and severe health issues for mothers, especially in groups facing higher risks.
Today, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) works on improving maternal health outcomes. If this bill becomes law, the NIH would formally establish the 'IMPROVE Initiative' with specific goals to reduce maternal deaths and health disparities. It would also receive authorization for $73.4 million each year from the government's budget years 2026 through 2031 to fund this dedicated program.
S 3254 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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