A bill to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations, to provide training in respectful maternity care, to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings, and for other purposes.

S. 4195 is a Senate bill introduced in March 2026 that would establish measures to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, particularly among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations. The bill would likely include provisions for training healthcare providers in respectful maternity care practices and implementing programs to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings.

If enacted, the bill could improve maternal health outcomes for vulnerable populations by addressing systemic barriers and disparities in pregnancy and postpartum care. The legislation is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee for consideration. The bill would require presidential signature to become law.