Report on maternal health needs

(a) In general Not later than 24 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prepare, and submit to the Congress, a report on— (1) where the maternal health needs are greatest in the United States; and (2) the Federal expenditures made to address such needs. (b) Period covered The report under subsection (a) shall cover the period of 2000 through 2024. (c) Contents The report under subsection (a) shall include analysis of the following: (1) How Federal funds provided to States for maternal health were distributed across regions, States, and localities or counties. (2) Barriers to applying for and receiving Federal funds for maternal health, including with respect to initial applications— (A) requirements for submission in partnership with other entities; and (B) stringent network requirements. (3) Why applicants did not receive funding, including limited availability of funds, the strength of the respective applications, and failure to adhere to requirements. (d) Disaggregation of data The report under subsection (a) shall disaggregate data on mothers served by race, ethnicity, insurance status, and language spoken.