H.R. 6238: NIH IMPROVE Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-11-20 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-07-09):
NIH Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act or the NIH IMPROVE Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the National Institutes of Health to provide grants and other support for research on improving health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women, especially in populations that are disproportionately affected.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-11-20 |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | D DC 2026-04-15 |
| April McClain Delaney | D MD 2026-04-29 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2026-05-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 6238 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 6238?
H.R. 6238 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: NIH IMPROVE Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 6238 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).