Kira Johnson Act

Funds local groups that help new and expecting moms ($100 million a year) plus anti-bias training in hospitals.

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If you are pregnant or just had a baby, this bill would fund more local support and anti-bias programs in hospitals. Congress could spend up to $100 million a year, 2027 through 2031, on local groups that help mothers. These groups work where more mothers die or get very sick from pregnancy. Health officials would spend the first year helping groups apply. Groups led by people from those communities would get special consideration. Priority would go to groups that offer doulas, mental health care, or addiction support. Parenting classes and help after a pregnancy loss would also count. Midwife practices could get help with training costs and student debt. Groups could also run milk sharing during baby formula shortages. A second program would allow $5 million a year for training to reduce bias and racism in maternity care. The training could reach every worker who sees patients, from front desk staff to doctors. A third grant would help hospitals set up ways for patients and families to report racism or bias. Those hospitals would follow up with patients and post data on how patients rate their care. Government auditors would report each year on which hospitals join. A national science panel would also study which training works, within two years.