The Center for Reproductive Rights submitted a comment in response to a proposed data collection for the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA), from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The comment urged continued support for MMRIA, a secure, standardized data system that helps states review and understand pregnancy-associated deaths. The comment highlighted the importance of consistent definitions and standardized review so states and the CDC can track trends over time and help prevent maternal deaths.

Submitted: 3/16/2026