The NIH IMPROVE Act establishes a new federal research initiative within the National Institutes of Health focused on improving maternal health outcomes across the United States. The initiative will fund research to reduce preventable maternal deaths and serious complications, with a particular emphasis on addressing health disparities that disproportionately affect certain communities with higher rates of maternal mortality. The program will take a comprehensive approach by studying the biological, behavioral, and other factors that contribute to poor maternal health outcomes and will support community-based interventions tailored to women in high-risk regions. Congress has authorized $73.4 million annually for the initiative from fiscal years 2026 through 2031, and the NIH Director will distribute these funds through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with research institutions and organizations. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Britt and Booker, aims to create an evidence base for improving pregnancy outcomes for all women in the country.
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