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H.R. 6238: NIH IMPROVE Act

Passed HouseJul 20, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 20, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 20, 2026
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Jul 9, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

No roll call votes have been held on this bill.

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

4

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

84 points earned
  1. 1Lauren Underwood D-IL SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House5 events+68
  2. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2April McClain Delaney D-MDCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Eleanor Norton D-DCCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Eugene Vindman D-VACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Jul 20, 2026Passed the House by voice vote.
  2. Nov 20, 2025Introduced in the House by Lauren Underwood.
Show the full action history (16 actions)
  1. Jul 21, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  2. Jul 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
  3. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)
  4. Jul 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4651)
  5. Jul 20, 2026Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  6. Jul 20, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
  7. Jul 20, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6238.
  8. Jul 20, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. Jul 20, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  10. Jul 20, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Jul 9, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-734.
  12. Jul 9, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 638.
  13. May 21, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. May 21, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
  15. Nov 20, 2025Introduced in House
  16. Nov 20, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.