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S 3697

SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Banks and 34 co-sponsors

Expands federal funding and programs to improve prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care, aiming to reduce maternal mortality and disparities.

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Bill Summary · S 3697

Overview

  • Bill: S. 3697
  • Session: 119
  • Title: SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026
  • Purpose: To advance maternal and infant health through targeted federal policies (details below are based on the bill’s title and typical scope of similarly titled measures; for precise text, refer to the official bill language).
  • Status: Introduced and read twice; referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of January 27, 2026.

Main purpose and intent

  • The SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States.
  • Likely focus areas include expanding access to care for pregnant people, supporting safe and healthy pregnancies, and promoting evidence-based practices to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
  • The bill may establish or augment federal programs, funding streams, and reporting requirements to monitor and enhance prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal care.

Key provisions and changes (anticipated elements)

Note: The specific statutory text is not provided here. Based on the bill’s title and typical measures in this policy area, provisions may include:

  • Funding and grant programs:

    • Authorization of federal funding to states or qualified entities to support maternal health initiatives, including prenatal care, postpartum care, and hospital-level quality improvement.
    • Grants to expand access to midwifery, doula services, telehealth, and community-based maternal health programs.

  • Data, research, and reporting:

    • Requirements for data collection on maternal and infant health outcomes, disparities, and program effectiveness.
    • Support for national surveillance and research on risk factors, treatment, and best practices in maternity care.

  • Care quality and safety:

    • Incentives or mandates to improve hospital readiness for obstetric emergencies, cesarean section reduction where appropriate, and safe discharge planning.
    • Standards or guidance related to maternal mental health, substance use treatment, and coordination of care across providers.

  • Access and equity:

    • Provisions to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes among racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups.
    • Potential expansion of access to preventive services, contraception counseling, and reproductive health resources.

  • Administration and oversight:

    • Designation of federal agencies or offices responsible for implementing and overseeing program components.
    • Reporting requirements to Congress on progress, utilization, and outcomes.

Who would be affected

  • Pregnant and postpartum individuals and families accessing maternal health services.
  • Hospitals, clinics, and birthing facilities receiving federal funding or participating in grant programs.
  • States, tribal nations, and local health departments implementing maternal health initiatives.
  • Healthcare providers (obstetricians, midwives, nurses, doulas) involved in maternal and perinatal care.
  • Researchers and public health entities involved in data collection and analysis.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral:
    • Introduced in the Senate and assigned to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on January 27, 2026.
  • Process:
    • As a Senate bill, it would typically move through committee consideration, potential amendments, and then floor debate and voting in the Senate.
    • If advanced, it would need to pass the Senate and then be reconciled with any House version (if a companion bill exists) before a presidential action.
  • Key dates:
    • January 27, 2026: Read twice and referred to committee; sponsor remarks noted.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Public health impact: If enacted, could strengthen federal support for maternal and infant health, potentially reducing maternal mortality and morbidity and narrowing health disparities.
  • Administrative considerations: Implementation would depend on funding levels, grant award processes, and inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitoring and accountability: Data collection and reporting requirements could improve transparency and evidence-based policymaking, but would require robust privacy safeguards and interoperability across systems.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to the exact text of S. 3697, once the bill’s full provisions are available, and add specific sections, statutory authorities, and dollar amounts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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