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Federal Black Maternal Health Equity Act

Black women face disproportionately high maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

Priority

Critical

Status

Idea

Target Area

Healthcare

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Impact Context

This proposal targets Healthcare and is framed around the unresolved harm or gap described below.

Problem

Black women face disproportionately high maternal mortality and morbidity rates.

Proposed Solution

Expand postpartum coverage, fund hospital accountability, increase community birth workers, and require race-based maternal outcome reporting.

Evidence and Linked Records

H.R. 7973 · To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

In Committee • Federal • Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] • Mar 18, 2026

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H.R. 7973: To end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

Federal • Congress.gov / House Press Release • Mar 18, 2026