A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S. 2621: Maternal Mortality Review Committees Bill **What the Bill Does** This bill would renew federal funding and support for state-based committees that review and investigate maternal deaths. It would also direct the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to collect and share best practices for preventing maternal deaths with hospitals, medical societies, and quality improvement organizations. The goal is to help reduce the number of pregnant women and new mothers who die from pregnancy-related complications. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects pregnant women and new mothers, along with healthcare providers, hospitals, and state health departments.

By establishing these review committees and sharing proven prevention strategies, the legislation aims to identify what causes maternal deaths and help medical facilities implement effective safety measures. The bill focuses on learning from past cases to prevent future tragedies. **Current Status** Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced this bill in the 119th Congress. As of now, it remains in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process.