Washington, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter issued the following press release:
The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter's (R-GA) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.
This bill reauthorizes support for State-based maternal mortality review committees through FY 2030. Additionally, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives.
"I'm proud to champion the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act, which will improve health care outcomes for mothers at all stages of pregnancy. Ge...