H.R. 8869 Introduced Health

Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026

To amend the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) to authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and families, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] Introduced May 15, 2026 Cosponsors 7 (7 D) Latest action May 15, 2026

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  1. May 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  2. May 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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