Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act

Mar 12, 2025

Summary

Provides more money for five years to residential programs that help pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with substance use.

What problem does this solve?

Funding for special treatment programs for pregnant and new mothers with substance use issues was set to expire, and these programs needed to better reach women most in need. This bill provides more money for these programs for five more years and encourages them to focus on reaching women who are disproportionately affected.

What does this bill do?

Increases and extends program funding

Authorizes $38,931,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 through 2029, an increase from the previous $29,931,000 per year.

Encourages outreach to high-risk women

Allows grant applicants to include plans for reaching out to women who are disproportionately affected by substance use disorder during and after pregnancy.

Updates terminology for health services

Changes the term 'providing health services' to 'providing health care services' in the program's description.

Who does this affect?

Pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder
Children of mothers with substance use disorder
Residential treatment providers

What is the real world impact?

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Ensures continued support for vulnerable mothers

Provides ongoing funding for residential treatment centers that help pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder. This ensures that these women and their children continue to have access to specialized care.

When does this start?

The funding provisions in this bill would apply to the government's budget years from 2025 through 2029.