Congress funds maternal health programs in poor countries through 2030.

What it does

The bill gives up to $150 million each year until 2030. It helps low-income countries give pregnant women prenatal vitamins and health care. The State Department picks which countries need the most help. The bill requires a 5-year plan with clear goals. It also requires yearly reports on whether fewer mothers and babies die.

Who it affects

Pregnant women and babies in low-income countries get health services. The State Department and international health groups carry out the program.

One thing to notice

The bill mentions prenatal vitamins many times and notes they are American-made.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

4 cosponsors: 3 Republicans, 1 Democrats.

• Jul 2, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Jul 2, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• prenatal vitamins — Vitamins pregnant women take to stay healthy and help babies develop.
• low-income countries — Nations where most people earn very little money.
• State Department — The U.S. government agency that handles relations with other countries.