HR 7565
Nih improve act
Nih Improve Act
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This bill, the NIH IMPROVE Act, provides ongoing funding and authority for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research and address maternal health disparities in the United States. Specifically, it aims to reduce preventable deaths and severe illnesses during and after pregnancy, particularly among racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill directs the NIH to use an integrated approach, considering biological, behavioral, and social factors, to improve maternal health outcomes across the country. It authorizes $30 million annually from 2023 through 2027 to support this initiative.
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Ann M. Kuster
Jaime Herrera Beutler
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