; (2) spending on maternity care by States participating in the Demonstration Project; (3) to the extent practicable, qualitative and quantitative measures of patient experience; and (4) any other areas of assessment that the Secretary determines relevant. (f) Report Not later than one year after the completion or termination date of the Demonstration Project, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, and make publicly available, a report containing— (1) the results of any evaluation conducted under subsection (e); and (2) a recommendation regarding whether the Demonstration Project should be continued after fiscal year 2028 and expanded on a national basis. (g) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. (h) Definitions In this section: (1) Alternative payment model The term alternative payment model has the meaning given such term in section 1833(z)(3)(C) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(z)(3)(C) ). (2) Perinatal The term perinatal means the period beginning on the day an individual becomes pregnant and ending on the last day of the 1-year period beginning on the last day of such individual’s pregnancy. XI Maternal health pandemic response 1101. Definitions In this title: (1) Respectful maternity care The term respectful maternity care refers to care organized for, and provided to, pregnant and postpartum individuals in a manner that— (A) is culturally and linguistically congruent; (B) maintains their dignity, privacy, and confidentiality; (C) ensures freedom from harm and mistreatment