Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025

The Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 aims to address the maternal mortality crisis by extending and expanding federal support for State-based maternal mortality review committees (MMRCs). These committees are multidisciplinary groups of experts, including doctors, nurses, and public health officials, who investigate the causes of pregnancy-related deaths to identify prevention opportunities. The bill proposes to increase annual funding for these activities from $58 million to $100 million through fiscal year 2029.

Beyond funding, the legislation would require the Department of Health and Human Services to regularly share best practices for preventing maternal mortality with hospitals and healthcare professional societies. It also proposes to improve the accuracy of data collection by strengthening coordination with death certifiers and ensuring that maternal and infant health records are linked whenever possible. By fostering better data and sharing evidence-based medical practices, the bill seeks to reduce preventable deaths and address racial and geographic disparities in maternal health outcomes.