Increase federal funding for research into maternal health and pregnancy complications.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with NIH IMPROVE Act?
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to approve H.R. 6238 on May 20, 2026. The full House of Representatives must now act to consider the bill. While this progress is notable, most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote, and this effort remains subject to the standard legislative timeline.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by NIH IMPROVE Act (H.R. 6238 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8037 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8037 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 4147 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 4147 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Lauren Underwood (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.