The bill provides sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal health, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition, through grants awarded to eligible entities.

WIC eligibility for new moms is extended from 6 months to 24 months, both for the postpartum period and the breastfeeding period.

Sustained funding is provided for community-based organizations to advance maternal health equity.

The bill establishes a respectful maternity care compliance program to address racism and bias in maternity care settings, including mechanisms for reporting and responding to instances of bias and the collection and public reporting of patient experiences.

Grants are provided to schools of nursing to grow and diversify the perinatal nursing workforce.