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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

NIH IMPROVE Act

Key claim: The NIH IMPROVE Act (HR6238, 119th Congress) would authorize and advance NIH research and programs aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity under the IMPROVE initiative.

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(HR6238 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-09): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.

Why this matters

Maternal mortality and morbidity remain elevated in the U.S. compared to peer nations, and federal policy is advancing on two tracks: coverage/service expansion (Medicaid/CHIP bills) and research authority (NIH). The IMPROVE Act would formally authorize NIH’s existing IMPROVE initiative, giving durable statutory footing to maternal health research funding rather than relying on discretionary program status. Its Union Calendar placement signals it is positioned for a House floor vote.

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NIH IMPROVE Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 09-jul-2026

The NIH IMPROVE Act (HR6238, 119th Congress) would authorize and advance NIH research and programs aimed at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity under the IMPROVE initiative.

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External: congress:119-hr-6238:introduced

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