Mothers and Newborns Success Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Mothers and Newborns Success Act, introduced in the Senate by Senator Kaine, aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States. The bill proposes several measures, including continuing and expanding grant programs for states to address racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities in maternal care. It also seeks to classify birthing facilities by their level of maternal and neonatal care, and improve the accuracy of death certificate data related to pregnancy.
The legislation also intends to establish a national maternal health research network to support studies focused on reducing maternal mortality and promoting maternal health. Additionally, it proposes a pilot program to award grants for coordinating postpartum care and a demonstration program to improve access to maternal and obstetrics care in rural communities through telehealth. These initiatives would primarily affect healthcare providers, states, Indian Tribes, and ultimately, pregnant individuals and newborns.
As of its introduction, S. 5449 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. From this point, the bill could undergo committee review, amendments, and potentially be scheduled for a vote in the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Timeline
22 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5449 do?
- The Mothers and Newborns Success Act, introduced in the Senate by Senator Kaine, aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States. The bill proposes several measures, including continuing and expanding grant programs for states to address racial, ethnic, and geographic disparities in maternal care. It also seeks to classify birthing facilities by their level of maternal and neonatal care, and improve the accuracy of death certificate data related to pregnancy. The legislation also intends to establish a national maternal health research network to support studies focused on reducing maternal mortality and promoting maternal health. Additionally, it proposes a pilot program to award grants for coordinating postpartum care and a demonstration program to improve access to maternal and obstetrics care in rural communities through telehealth. These initiatives would primarily affect healthcare providers, states, Indian Tribes, and ultimately, pregnant individuals and newborns. As of its introduction, S. 5449 has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. From this point, the bill could undergo committee review, amendments, and potentially be scheduled for a vote in the Senate. If passed by the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5449 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5449. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5449?
- S. 5449 was sponsored by Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5449?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (22 Sep 2026).
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