This bill directs the National Institute of Mental Health to expand research on mental health complications following pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion. The research efforts would include studies on causes and treatments, improved diagnostic techniques, and a national longitudinal study tracking the prevalence and characteristics of these mental health conditions, with progress reports due to Congress starting three years after enactment. The legislation also amends existing law to extend an existing grant program for maternal mental health services to include women who have experienced pregnancy loss, allowing funds to support screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support services for affected individuals and their families. The bill authorizes $4.5 million annually for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for the research activities. However, organizations receiving grant funds under the service delivery program cannot perform abortions or fund other organizations that perform abortions, except in cases of rape, incest, or when the mother's life is in danger, and must certify compliance with this restriction or repay any federal assistance received.
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