Sec. 7. Evaluation and report on maternal health needs
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Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report that describes the results of, an evaluation of— where the maternal health needs are greatest in the United States; and the Federal expenditures made to address such needs. The evaluation under subsection
(a)shall cover the period of calendar years 2000 through 2022. The evaluation under subsection
(a)shall include analysis of the following: How Federal funds provided to States for maternal health were distributed across regions, States, and localities or counties. Barriers to applying for and receiving Federal funds for maternal health, including, with respect to initial applications— requirements for submission in partnership with other entities; and stringent network requirements. Why applicants did not receive funding, including limited availability of funds, the strength of the respective applications, and failure to adhere to requirements. The report under subsection
(a)shall disaggregate data on mothers served by race, ethnicity, insurance status, and language spoken.