Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act of 2026 (HR9583)
Current understanding
The Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Act of 2026 (HR9583) was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, indicating a focus on international/global maternal and infant health policy rather than domestic Medicaid coverage. Status: introduced; committee jurisdiction (Foreign Affairs) suggests the bill addresses U.S. foreign assistance programs related to maternal and child health. Substantive provisions have not yet been evaluated in this vault.
Evidence log
- 2026-07-15 — Mamas First Act: cross-connection with mamas-first-act: Companion maternal-health measure introduced in the same Congress. (novelty: 2)