NIH IMPROVE Act

Senate Bill

S. 3254

119th Congress

NIH IMPROVE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Katie Britt

R - AL

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

Codifies the NIH IMPROVE Initiative, which focuses on reducing maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States through research. The initiative targets health disparities affecting populations with disproportionately high maternal death rates and develops community-based interventions. Authorizes $73.4 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Codifies the NIH IMPROVE Initiative, which focuses on reducing maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States through research. The initiative targets health disparities affecting populations with disproportionately high maternal death rates and develops community-based interventions. Authorizes $73.4 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes IMPROVE Initiative in statute within NIH
Authorizes $73.4 million per year for FY2026-2031
Focuses on reducing preventable maternal mortality
Targets health disparities in maternal outcomes
Supports community-based intervention research
Bipartisan sponsorship from Senators Britt (R-AL) and Booker (D-NJ)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits pregnant and postpartum women, particularly in communities with elevated maternal mortality rates. Addresses the US having the highest maternal death rate among developed nations. Research funding supports healthcare providers, researchers, and community organizations working on maternal health improvements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3254, 119th Congress (2025). "NIH IMPROVE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3254