This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to commission a comprehensive study through the National Academy of Medicine on how domestic violence and related forms of abuse impact maternal health and death rates, with particular attention to disparities affecting Black, Hispanic, Native American, Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA2S+, and adolescent mothers. The legislation also establishes a $15 million grant program over three fiscal years (2027-2029) for states, tribes, nonprofits, health centers, and other eligible organizations to develop and test innovative approaches to improve maternal and child health outcomes for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and related trauma. Additionally, the bill requires the federal government to publish guidance within two years on best practices for healthcare providers and community organizations to screen for intimate partner violence, provide trauma-informed care, and establish partnerships to address violence prevention. The study must examine whether and how various forms of violence increase risks of suicide, homicide, substance use, overdose, and poor birth outcomes among pregnant and postpartum people, and the Secretary must report to Congress every three years on grant program best practices.
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