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MOM­MA’s Act

USA117th CongressS-411| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes various programs and requirements to reduce maternal mortality. It also increases federal tobacco taxes and equalizes the tax treatment of different tobacco products. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must provide technical assistance and best practices for collecting data, standardizing reporting, and preventing maternal mortality. The CDC must consult with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on this assistance. The bill also provides statutory authority for CDC grants for state-based collaboratives to improve care immediately before and after birth and to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and a HRSA program to improve the quality and safety of maternity care. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish regional centers through health professional schools and training programs to educate health care providers about implicit bias and culturally competent care. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other benefits for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Specifically, it extends postpartum eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP for one year; provides coverage for oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP; and extends postpartum eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for two years. HHS must also take steps to publicize the benefits available to pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide guidance on Medicaid coverage for doula services.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S859-863)
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3407
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S859-863)


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3407
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2786: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3407: MOM­MA’s Act
  • HR 117-8862: PRO–LIFE Act of 2022
  • S 117-1314: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021
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MOM­MA’s Act

USA117th CongressS-411| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2021
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes various programs and requirements to reduce maternal mortality. It also increases federal tobacco taxes and equalizes the tax treatment of different tobacco products. Specifically, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must provide technical assistance and best practices for collecting data, standardizing reporting, and preventing maternal mortality. The CDC must consult with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on this assistance. The bill also provides statutory authority for CDC grants for state-based collaboratives to improve care immediately before and after birth and to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, and a HRSA program to improve the quality and safety of maternity care. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish regional centers through health professional schools and training programs to educate health care providers about implicit bias and culturally competent care. In addition, the bill expands eligibility for Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other benefits for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Specifically, it extends postpartum eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP for one year; provides coverage for oral health services for pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP; and extends postpartum eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for two years. HHS must also take steps to publicize the benefits available to pregnant and postpartum individuals under Medicaid and CHIP, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide guidance on Medicaid coverage for doula services.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S859-863)
May 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3407
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S859-863)


  • May 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3407
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2786: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3407: MOM­MA’s Act
  • HR 117-8862: PRO–LIFE Act of 2022
  • S 117-1314: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDental careDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHospital careInflation and pricesMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMental healthMinority healthRacial and ethnic relationsSales and excise taxesSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health