This bill provides statutory authority for the National Institutes of Health to provide grants and other support for research on improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women, especially in populations that are disproportionately affected.
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Introduced
Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To President
5Became Law
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History
2026
Jul 21Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Latest
Jul 20Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 20Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)
Jul 20DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6238.
Jul 20Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)Passed House
Jul 20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 9Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
Jul 9Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.
May 21Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 21Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
2025
Nov 20Introduced in House
Nov 20Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Introduced