Carter bill preventing maternal deaths and improving health outcomes for mothers heads to Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter's (R-GA) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.

This bill reauthorizes support for State-based maternal mortality review committees through FY 2030. Additionally, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives.

"I'm proud to champion the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act, which will improve health care outcomes for mothers at all stages of pregnancy. Georgians are severely impacted by our nation's alarming and preventable maternal mortality crisis, and this bill will help ensure that all families have access to lifesaving health care resources. I urge the Senate to quickly send this bill to President Trump's desk so we can improve health care outcomes for mothers nationwide," said Rep. Carter.

"Reauthorizing these vital maternal and infant health programs allows us to continue addressing preterm birth and maternal mortality at a time when the United States received a D+ on the 2025 March of Dimes Report Card," said Stacey Y. Brayboy, March of Dimes, Sr. Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs. "Enactment of the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act provides the authority needed to invest in essential CDC programs, ensuring we have the accurate data and actionable prevention strategies required to give every mom and baby the best possible start."

Read the full bill text here.

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