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Kira Johnson Act

Introduced on 3/25/26

S. 4195

Introduced in Senate

March 25, 2026

Mr. Warnock (for himself, Mr. Padilla, and Mr. Booker ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL

To prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations, to provide training in respectful maternity care, to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings, and for other purposes.

Respectful maternity care training for all employees in maternity care settings

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Kira Johnson Act”.