• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Agriculture Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
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Social Determinants for Moms Act This bill directs various federal departments to address social determinants of maternal health. These are nonclinical factors, such as economic or social factors, that impact maternal health outcomes. First, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene a task force to coordinate federal efforts on social determinants of maternal health. HHS must also award grants to support access to free child care during prenatal and postpartum appointments; and address social determinants of, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in, maternal health. Second, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must award grants to community-based organizations and government entities to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals with affordable housing. Grantees may use funds to, for example, provide individuals with direct financial assistance. Third, the Department of Transportation must report on transportation barriers that prevent pregnant and postpartum individuals from accessing health care and other services. Fourth, the bill extends to 24 months the postpartum eligibility period for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently, WIC eligibility lasts for six months postpartum or one year for those breastfeeding. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must evaluate the impact of this extension. USDA must also establish a grant program to deliver healthy foods and supplies to pregnant and postpartum individuals in food deserts. Last, the Environmental Protection Agency must enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the impact of environmental conditions and contaminants on maternal and infant health outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Advisory bodiesAir qualityChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFamily servicesFederal officialsFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing industry and standardsHousing supply and affordabilityMedicaidMedicareMinority healthNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTransportation safety and securityWater qualityWomen's health
Social Determinants for Moms Act
USA117th CongressHR-943| House
| Updated: 3/9/2021
Social Determinants for Moms Act This bill directs various federal departments to address social determinants of maternal health. These are nonclinical factors, such as economic or social factors, that impact maternal health outcomes. First, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene a task force to coordinate federal efforts on social determinants of maternal health. HHS must also award grants to support access to free child care during prenatal and postpartum appointments; and address social determinants of, and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in, maternal health. Second, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must award grants to community-based organizations and government entities to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals with affordable housing. Grantees may use funds to, for example, provide individuals with direct financial assistance. Third, the Department of Transportation must report on transportation barriers that prevent pregnant and postpartum individuals from accessing health care and other services. Fourth, the bill extends to 24 months the postpartum eligibility period for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently, WIC eligibility lasts for six months postpartum or one year for those breastfeeding. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must evaluate the impact of this extension. USDA must also establish a grant program to deliver healthy foods and supplies to pregnant and postpartum individuals in food deserts. Last, the Environmental Protection Agency must enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the impact of environmental conditions and contaminants on maternal and infant health outcomes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Agriculture Committee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Advisory bodiesAir qualityChild care and developmentChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthFamily servicesFederal officialsFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing industry and standardsHousing supply and affordabilityMedicaidMedicareMinority healthNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTransportation safety and securityWater qualityWomen's health