US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 6238In Second Chamber

Nih improve act

Nih Improve Act

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Overview

This bill establishes the NIH IMPROVE Initiative, a program within the National Institutes of Health focused on improving maternal health outcomes across the United States. The initiative aims to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly among populations experiencing health disparities. It will conduct research, implement community-based interventions, and identify risk factors to achieve these goals. The initiative is funded through authorized appropriations.

Key provisions

Establishes the NIH IMPROVE Initiative.
Focuses on reducing maternal mortality and morbidity.
Aims to reduce health disparities in maternal health outcomes.
Requires research into biological, behavioral, and other factors affecting maternal health.
Supports community-based interventions for disproportionately affected women.
Identifies risk factors and underlying mechanisms of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Authorizes appropriations of $73,400,000 annually from 2026-2031.

Who is affected

Pregnant women
Postpartum women
Healthcare providers
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Communities with high maternal mortality rates

Notable changes

Creates a dedicated program within the NIH for maternal health research and intervention.

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Legislative history

14 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

May 21, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

May 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 9, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.

Jul 9, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.

Jul 9, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.

Jul 20, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 20, 2026House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)

Jul 20, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)

Jul 20, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6238.

Jul 20, 2026House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)

Jul 20, 2026House

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 21, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Votes

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7/20/2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
7/20/2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Jul 20, 2026HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jul 20, 2026Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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