Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
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Latest action (14 May 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 8807, the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act, would authorize federal funding and establish new requirements aimed at improving data collection and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals during public health emergencies. It would authorize $100 million for a CDC surveillance program tracking maternal and infant health threats, $30 million to expand maternal mortality review efforts, $45 million to enhance a national pregnancy risk survey, and $15 million for related research at a federal child health research institute. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to publicly post disaggregated data (by race, ethnicity, and other factors) on pregnancy-related health outcomes during emergencies, with privacy protections, and to run public education campaigns on maternal health risks.
The bill would primarily affect federal health agencies (CDC, CMS, HRSA, and others), state, local, tribal, and territorial public health departments, and health care providers, while aiming to benefit pregnant and postpartum individuals—particularly those in racial and ethnic minority groups, tribal communities, and underserved areas. It also establishes a federal task force, with diverse membership including public health officials, providers, patients, and community representatives, to develop recommendations on respectful and equitable maternity care during emergencies, covering issues such as telehealth access, midwifery, doula coverage, mental health, and hospital capacity.
The bill was introduced on May 14, 2026, by Rep. Lauren Underwood and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered or voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need further committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act
This bill addresses data collection, public education, workplace safety, and other matters related to maternal health during public health emergencies.
Specifically, the bill supports (1) various programs and initiatives carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collect data about maternal health, including racial, ethnic, and other demographic data; and (2) research activities of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
Additionally, the CDC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must make publicly available and periodically update pregnancy and postpartum data that is collected through federal surveillance systems during public health emergencies. The data must be disaggregated by factors such as race, ethnicity, insurance status, and location.
Further, the CDC must carry out a program to educate pregnant individuals, their employers, and their health care providers about maternal and infant health risks during public health emergencies.
The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop recommendations on the provision of maternity care during public health emergencies with a particular focus on communities of color and rural populations.
Timeline
14 May 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8807 do?
- H.R. 8807, the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act, would authorize federal funding and establish new requirements aimed at improving data collection and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals during public health emergencies. It would authorize $100 million for a CDC surveillance program tracking maternal and infant health threats, $30 million to expand maternal mortality review efforts, $45 million to enhance a national pregnancy risk survey, and $15 million for related research at a federal child health research institute. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to publicly post disaggregated data (by race, ethnicity, and other factors) on pregnancy-related health outcomes during emergencies, with privacy protections, and to run public education campaigns on maternal health risks. The bill would primarily affect federal health agencies (CDC, CMS, HRSA, and others), state, local, tribal, and territorial public health departments, and health care providers, while aiming to benefit pregnant and postpartum individuals—particularly those in racial and ethnic minority groups, tribal communities, and underserved areas. It also establishes a federal task force, with diverse membership including public health officials, providers, patients, and community representatives, to develop recommendations on respectful and equitable maternity care during emergencies, covering issues such as telehealth access, midwifery, doula coverage, mental health, and hospital capacity. The bill was introduced on May 14, 2026, by Rep. Lauren Underwood and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been considered or voted on by the committee or the full House, and would need further committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 8807 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8807. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8807?
- H.R. 8807 was sponsored by Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] (D-IL), with 68 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8807?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (14 May 2026).
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