Bills · S 4187
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4187Health
Data to Save Moms Act
This bill provides $10 million a year to help states and tribes include community members in maternal death investigations and requires tracking of mental health issues and near-fatal pregnancy complications.AI-written
INTRO MAR 25· LAST ACTION MAR 25
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AI-writtenFunds the diversification of maternal mortality review boards and expands their scope to track 'near-miss' emergencies and mental health-related deaths to better protect at-risk mothers.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations, and the crisis disproportionately affects women of color. Currently, data collection can be inconsistent; many committees focus strictly on medical errors while overlooking social factors like housing, transportation, or systemic bias. By including community voices and tracking deaths related to suicide or overdose for a full year after birth, this law seeks to identify the 'hidden' causes of maternal death that traditional medical records might miss. If passed, it could lead to more targeted health policies that address the specific needs of the most at-risk populations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides $10 million annually for grants to diversify Maternal Mortality Review Committees.
This ensures that the groups deciding how to fix maternal health include people with lived experience rather than just hospital administrators.
PROVISION 02
Requires committees to review 'near-miss' cases (severe maternal morbidity) and mental health-related deaths.
Expanding the data to include suicide, overdose, and non-fatal emergencies provides a more complete picture of the maternal health crisis.
PROVISION 03
Mandates a $1.5 million minimum reservation for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
This guarantees that Indigenous communities, who face some of the highest risks, have dedicated resources to study their specific challenges.
PROVISION 04
Directs HHS to consult with stakeholders to standardize maternal health data collection.
Unified data standards make it easier to compare statistics across different states and identify national trends.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
46
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 2 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 25
Introduced in Senate
MAR 25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4187
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last actionMar 25, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026
Senate BillS 4187Health
Data to Save Moms Act
This bill provides $10 million a year to help states and tribes include community members in maternal death investigations and requires tracking of mental health issues and near-fatal pregnancy complications.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 25, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
19 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
