Definitions

In this title, the following definitions apply: (1) Adverse maternal and infant health outcomes The term adverse maternal and infant health outcomes includes the outcomes of preterm birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, infant or maternal mortality, and severe maternal morbidity. (2) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). (3) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an entity specified in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). (4) Risks associated with climate change The term risks associated with climate change includes risks associated with extreme heat, air pollution, extreme weather events, and other environmental issues associated with climate change that can result in adverse maternal and infant health outcomes. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (6) Stakeholder organization The term stakeholder organization means— (A) a community-based organization with expertise in providing assistance to vulnerable individuals; (B) a nonprofit organization with expertise in— (i) maternal or infant health; or (ii) environmental or climate justice; and (C) a patient advocacy organization representing vulnerable individuals. (7) Vulnerable individual The term vulnerable individual means— (A) an individual who is pregnant; (B) an individual who was pregnant during any portion of the preceding 1-year period; and (C) an individual under 3 years of age.