Federal grants proposed for underserved maternal care

What does this do?

This bill would let the federal government award grants to qualifying health care providers to expand maternal care. Covered services include prenatal care, newborn care in the first year of life, and postpartum care for mothers in the year after giving birth. Grant recipients must deliver services in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways and may spend no more than 10% of grant funds on administrative costs.

Who does it affect?

Eligible providers are public and nonprofit health care organizations that serve low-income, minority, or medically underserved communities. Priority would go to providers physically located within those communities, primarily serving them, and led by people with personal ties to them.

Why does it matter?

Without this bill, providers in underserved communities would not have access to this federal grant funding. If passed, it could increase the availability of maternal and newborn health services in communities that currently have fewer of them.

What does it cost, and who pays?

• Authorized 2026–2030
• Exact amounts not yet set