The CARE for Moms Act (H.R. 6303)
November 25, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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This bill establishes a formal congressional recognition of the crisis, which serves as the legislative foundation for future federal funding, policy changes, and healthcare mandates aimed at improving birth outcomes for all pregnant and individuals.
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Pregnant and postpartum individuals
The bill addresses health outcomes and care standards that directly impact the safety and medical support available to these individuals.
Healthcare providers
Obstetric and prenatal care providers may be subject to new federal guidelines or reporting requirements resulting from this legislation.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The U.S. maternal mortality rate rose from 14.5 per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 32.0 in 2021.
- More than 80 percent of maternal deaths in the United States are estimated to be preventable.
- Non-Hispanic Black women are approximately 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than non-Hispanic White women.
- Women aged 40 and older are 6.8 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than women under 25.
- COVID-19 contributed to 25 percent of maternal deaths in 2020 and 2021.
- Doula-assisted mothers are 4 times less likely to have a low-birthweight baby and 2 times less likely to experience birth complications.
- Death reporting and analysis is currently a state-level function, with reporting done on a semi-voluntary basis.
- Leading medical causes of maternal death include hemorrhage, cardiovascular conditions, infection/sepsis, mental health conditions, and hypertensive disorders.
Why It Matters
This bill establishes a formal congressional recognition of the crisis, which serves as the legislative foundation for future federal funding, policy changes, and healthcare mandates aimed at improving birth outcomes for all pregnant and individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Focus on Preventability
The bill emphasizes that over 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, shifting the narrative from inevitable medical complications to systemic healthcare failures.
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