Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4132: Maternal Vaccinations Act

The Maternal Vaccinations Act aims to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals by expanding federal health programs. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include pregnant and postpartum people in existing vaccination awareness campaigns and adds new funding of $17 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for these efforts. It also requires health programs to specifically target racial and ethnic minority groups within this population to improve access and equity. These changes apply to federal health initiatives administered under the Public Health Service Act.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases vaccination rates through expanded federal programs and $17M annual funding, directly strengthening healthcare access and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 25, 2026

HCONRES 80: Recognizing the duty of Congress to meet the needs of working women.

This concurrent resolution formally recognizes Congress's duty to protect the rights and economic security of working women, who make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce. The document highlights concerns about wage gaps, workplace discrimination, and recent policy changes that have weakened protections for women, particularly women of color. It calls for Congress to support equal pay, workplace safety, access to healthcare, paid leave, and the right to unionize, while also condemning actions that undermine civil rights enforcement and workplace protections. The resolution serves as a statement of principle rather than a law that creates new legal requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls for Congress to support access to healthcare as part of protecting working women's rights and economic security.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly calls for protecting working women's rights, supporting equal pay, workplace safety, healthcare, paid leave, and unionization rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Employment Discrimination Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4149: Social Determinants for Moms Act

This bill, known as the Social Determinants for Moms Act, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a task force aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and health disparities in the United States. The task force would include federal agency leaders, community organization representatives, and maternity care providers to develop coordinated strategies addressing both medical and non-medical factors like housing, nutrition, and access to care. Additionally, the bill authorizes $100 million over five years to provide grants to community organizations working in areas with high maternal mortality rates and poverty, focusing on social determinants such as transportation, employment, and environmental conditions. The task force must submit reports to Congress every two years outlining its progress and recommendations for future funding and actions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes task force to reduce preventable maternal mortality and address health disparities through coordinated medical and social strategies.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses housing as a social determinant of maternal health, requiring task force to develop strategies including housing improvements for vulnerable populations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HR 820: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to create and update guidance within 90 days (and every five years) to ensure hygienic handling of breast milk, baby formula, infant water, juice, and cooling accessories during airport security screening. The guidance must be developed with maternal health organizations and set standards to minimize contamination risks when these items undergo re-screening or additional testing. It also mandates a one-year audit by the DHS Inspector General to assess TSA compliance and evaluate how screening technologies impact the processing of these infant items. The bill directly affects traveling parents and caregivers who transport these essential supplies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects maternal health by ensuring hygienic handling of breast milk and infant supplies during airport security, reducing contamination risks and supporting breastfeeding access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6883: Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025

The Reproductive Coercion Prevention and Protection Act of 2025 defines reproductive coercion as controlling a person's reproductive choices through force, threats, sabotage of contraception, or pressure to become pregnant or terminate a pregnancy. It creates a federal civil right of action, allowing victims to sue in court for damages if the coercion involved interstate activities - such as travel across state lines, interstate communication (e.g., email or phone), or payments. The bill does not override state laws or court jurisdictions, preserving existing state definitions of domestic violence and reproductive coercion. It specifically targets cases where abusers sabotage mail-order birth control or force victims to travel for reproductive health care, addressing gaps in current protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects reproductive rights and patient autonomy by criminalizing reproductive coercion, strengthening healthcare access and bodily integrity protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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signed · United States · Senate Nov 25, 2025

S 260: Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act

This bill requires Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and private security personnel to handle breast milk, baby formula, and related cooling items (like ice packs) with proper hygiene during airport security screenings. It mandates that TSA issue updated hygiene guidelines within 90 days (and every five years) after enactment, developed with maternal health organizations, to minimize contamination risks. The bill also requires a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General audit within one year to assess compliance and evaluate how screening technologies impact the handling of these items. The policy directly affects traveling parents and caregivers transporting infant essentials.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to healthcare by ensuring proper handling of breastfeeding equipment and milk during security screenings, protecting maternal health needs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6096: NEST Act

The NEST Act (HR 6096) requires the federal government to provide newborn supply kits to new mothers, focusing on low-income families and communities with high maternal health risks. These kits include essential items like diapers, postpartum pads, breastfeeding supplies, blood pressure monitors, and health information resources. Funds for the kits come from a $5 million annual set-aside in Social Security Act funding, distributed through grants to community health centers, tribal organizations, and hospitals. Priority is given to rural areas, maternity care deserts, and mothers earning below 185% of the poverty line. The program mandates annual reporting on distribution demographics and health outcomes to Congress.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $5M annually for newborn supply kits to improve maternal health access and support low-income families through community health centers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3974: Protect Black Women and Girls Act

HR 3974, the Protect Black Women and Girls Act, creates a federal task force to examine systemic challenges faced by Black women and girls (defined as individuals identifying as women, female, or femme). The task force, composed of agency representatives and community experts, will identify effective policies and programs across education, economic opportunity, healthcare, justice, and housing, then recommend improvements to federal, state, and local governments. Key mechanisms include studying issues like school discipline disparities, maternal health outcomes, economic barriers, and over-incarceration, and proposing solutions such as restorative justice programs, career training, and expanded healthcare access. The task force must report annually to Congress and submit final recommendations within two years, focusing on concrete policy changes to improve outcomes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates task force to study systemic challenges in justice system and recommend improvements, directly aligning with criminal justice reform goals by addressing systemic inequities.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates task force to examine healthcare challenges for Black women and girls, aiming to identify and recommend improvements to healthcare policies and programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HCONRES 65: Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.

This concurrent resolution (HCONRES 65) is a symbolic congressional commendment of state and local governments that have affirmed reproductive rights as human rights. It recognizes efforts by jurisdictions like Carrboro, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; and Fulton County, Georgia, which passed resolutions or proclamations declaring abortion access a human right and condemning criminalization of pregnancy outcomes. The resolution urges states to repeal restrictive abortion laws and protect access to reproductive care, but it does not create new legal requirements or fund programs. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect on federal or state law.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill commends states protecting reproductive rights and urges repeal of restrictive abortion laws, directly supporting patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2439: Support UNFPA Funding Act

HR 2439 authorizes $50 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for 2027 to fund the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), directly supporting its global programs. The bill specifies that these funds will help end preventable maternal deaths, address unmet contraceptive needs, combat gender-based violence, and end harmful practices like child marriage and female genital mutilation. UNFPA operates in over 150 countries, primarily aiding women and girls in developing nations and crisis zones, including those affected by conflict or natural disasters. The bill emphasizes UNFPA’s compliance with U.S. restrictions (not funding abortion) and its role in advancing U.S. strategic interests through voluntary family planning and reproductive health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $50M/$55M for UNFPA programs, directly increasing government spending on global health initiatives per fiscal years 2026-2027.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M-$55M to UNFPA for maternal health, contraception, and gender-based violence programs, directly advancing global healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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