; and (4) makes recommendations for future Department of Health and Human Services grant programs and funding opportunities that deliver funding to community-based organizations that provide programs and resources that are aligned with evidence-based practices for improving maternal health outcomes for individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes. (h) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 3. Respectful maternity care training for all employees in maternity care settings Part B of title VII of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 293 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 742. Respectful maternity care training for all employees in maternity care settings (a) Grants The Secretary shall award grants for programs to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings and to advance respectful, culturally and linguistically congruent, trauma-informed care. (b) Special consideration In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give special consideration to applications for programs that would— (1) apply to all maternity care providers and any employees who interact with pregnant and postpartum individuals in the provider setting, including front desk employees, sonographers, schedulers, health care professionals, hospital or health system administrators, security staff, and other employees; (2) emphasize periodic, as opposed to one-time, trainings for all birthing professionals and employees described in paragraph (1); (3) address implicit bias, racism, and cultural humility; (4) be delivered in ongoing education settings for providers maintaining their licenses, with a preference for trainings that provide continuing education units