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Data to Save Moms Act (H.R. 8080)

Original title: Data to Save Moms Act

March 25, 2026

maternal health public health data collection healthcare grants minority health mental health substance use

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Where This Stands

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Last action

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.Mar 25, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2027 through 2031 for grants to help maternal mortality review committees diversify their membership and conduct community outreach, with $1.5 million of that amount reserved specifically for Tribal organizations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Maternal mortality review committees

These committees become eligible for new federal grants and face new requirements for membership diversity, community outreach, and reporting.

Pregnant and postpartum individuals

The bill mandates that committees seek input from these individuals and their families, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups.

Tribal organizations

These organizations are specifically named as eligible for a reserved portion of the grant funding.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes federal funding and new requirements to improve how states and tribes collect data on maternal deaths and severe pregnancy-related health complications. It aims to increase community involvement in maternal mortality review committees and expand the scope of cases reviewed to include mental health and substance use factors.

Key Facts

Authorizes $10 million in annual appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for maternal mortality review committee grants.
Reserves at least $1.5 million of the annual appropriation for Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Urban Indian organizations.
Requires grant-funded committees to prioritize diverse membership, including non-clinical members and those with personal experience with maternal mortality.
Mandates that committees use funds to address participation barriers like training, transportation, and compensation for community members.
Requires committees to release public reports on their review processes and the impact of diversity and community engagement efforts.
Expands the scope of maternal mortality reviews to include severe maternal morbidity cases.
Expands the scope of reviews to include deaths from suicide, overdose, or mental health/substance use disorders occurring up to one year after pregnancy.
Requires committees to consult with local community-based organizations to consider non-clinical factors in maternal deaths.
Directs the Secretary of HHS to consult with stakeholders to recommend improvements to maternal health data collection and quality measures.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a maternal mortality review committee?

These are state or tribal-level committees that review pregnancy-related deaths to understand why they occurred and how to prevent future deaths.

How will this bill change the data collected on maternal deaths?

It expands the review process to include severe health complications, deaths related to mental health or substance use up to one year , and non-clinical factors that may have contributed to a death.

Who is eligible for the new grant funding?

State, Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Urban Indian organization maternal mortality review committees.

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Related Legislation

Federal Bill

Data to Save Moms Act introduced to improve maternal health data collection

The Data to Save Moms Act, introduced on March 25, 2026, mandates new federal efforts to collect and analyze data regarding maternal health outcomes.

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House Subcommittee Hearing on Tribal Land and Health Legislation

The House Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing on June 7, 2023, to discuss six proposed bills concerning tribal land transfers, r

Discoveries

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Expansion of Review Scope

The bill marks a shift toward including non-clinical factors and mental health/substance use in maternal mortality reviews, moving beyond purely medical causes of death.

Department of Health and Human Services

Connected Entities

organizationAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality“Consulted for reviewing maternal health data processes”Map →

personSharice Davids“Representative from Kansas who introduced the bill”Map →

organizationDepartment of Health and Human Services“Responsible for providing technical assistance and managing grants”Map →

organizationCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services“Consulted for reviewing maternal health data processes”Map →

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