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Kira Johnson Act

Introduced
Mar 25, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 25, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires better data collection and reporting on maternal health complications, especially for Black women and other high-risk groups. Funds research and programs to reduce pregnancy-related deaths and complications.

Sponsored By

Raphael G. Warnock
Democrat · Georgia · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 25, 2026
  3. Mar 25, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects pregnant women, particularly Black women and other high-risk groups, by aiming to improve the quality of their medical care and reduce the risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications. It also impacts healthcare providers and researchers by requiring them to collect and report more accurate data on maternal health outcomes.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
3backers
  • Democratic3
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Health
IntroducedMar 25, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 25, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.