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Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3424| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (17)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations. HHS must (1) establish task forces to address social determinants of health, maternal mental and behavioral health, and other topics; and (2) award grants for maternal mortality review committees, innovative maternity care models, and other purposes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a perinatal payment demonstration project. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Transportation must report on the impact of housing and transportation during prenatal and postpartum periods, respectively. The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit a plan for maternity care coordination for women veterans, and the Bureau of Prisons must establish programs and award grants to certain prisons and jails to improve maternal health outcomes among incarcerated individuals. The Government Accountability Office must report on the perinatal health workforce, maternity care compliance offices, and maternal health outcomes among veterans and incarcerated individuals. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on specified topics, including training programs to reduce bias, racism, and discrimination. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission must report on the impact of Medicaid ineligibility on pregnant and postpartum individuals who are incarcerated. The bill also (1) expands eligibility for certain nutrition programs by increasing the postpartum and breastfeeding periods, and (2) reduces certain funding to states without laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant women who are incarcerated.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6142
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6142
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6129: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
  • HR 116-6144: Kira Johnson Act
  • HR 116-6164: Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6132: Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6142: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6138: Tech to Save Moms Act
  • HR 116-6165: Data to Save Moms Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5199: ECHO Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6143: Moms MATTER Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6137: IMPACT to Save Moms Act of 2020
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansBuilding constructionChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedicaidMedical educationMental healthMilitary medicineMinority healthNursingNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTransportation safety and securityVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthWomen's rights

Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3424| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2020
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and other agencies to address maternal health outcomes among minority populations. HHS must (1) establish task forces to address social determinants of health, maternal mental and behavioral health, and other topics; and (2) award grants for maternal mortality review committees, innovative maternity care models, and other purposes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must establish a perinatal payment demonstration project. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Transportation must report on the impact of housing and transportation during prenatal and postpartum periods, respectively. The Department of Veterans Affairs must submit a plan for maternity care coordination for women veterans, and the Bureau of Prisons must establish programs and award grants to certain prisons and jails to improve maternal health outcomes among incarcerated individuals. The Government Accountability Office must report on the perinatal health workforce, maternity care compliance offices, and maternal health outcomes among veterans and incarcerated individuals. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine must report on specified topics, including training programs to reduce bias, racism, and discrimination. The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Access Commission must report on the impact of Medicaid ineligibility on pregnant and postpartum individuals who are incarcerated. The bill also (1) expands eligibility for certain nutrition programs by increasing the postpartum and breastfeeding periods, and (2) reduces certain funding to states without laws restricting the use of restraints on pregnant women who are incarcerated.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 13, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6142
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 10, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • July 13, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6142
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (17)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6129: Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act
  • HR 116-6144: Kira Johnson Act
  • HR 116-6164: Perinatal Workforce Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6132: Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6142: Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6138: Tech to Save Moms Act
  • HR 116-6165: Data to Save Moms Act of 2020
  • HR 116-5199: ECHO Act of 2019
  • HR 116-6143: Moms MATTER Act of 2020
  • HR 116-6137: IMPACT to Save Moms Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlaska Natives and HawaiiansBuilding constructionChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthExecutive agency funding and structureFamily relationshipsFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationHIV/AIDSHousing supply and affordabilityIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedicaidMedical educationMental healthMilitary medicineMinority healthNursingNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsRural conditions and developmentSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTransportation safety and securityVeterans' medical careWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthWomen's rights