Social Determinants for Moms Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 15, 2023)
Social Determinants for Moms Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a task force and a grant program to address social determinants of maternal health. These are nonmedical factors that impact maternal health outcomes, such as transportation, food security, and economic security.
The task force, composed of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, must develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.
Additionally, HHS must award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal organizations, public health departments, or consortia of these entities to address social determinants of maternal health and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.
What just happenedMay 19, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2023
- May 19, 2023Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 15, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 15, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 15, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House