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Social Determinants for Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8008| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (42)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Social Determinants for Moms Act" seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States by focusing on the social determinants of health. It mandates the creation of a Task Force to Address the United States Maternal Health Crisis , to be convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This task force will comprise representatives from various federal agencies, including Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, alongside patient advocates and community leaders, to develop comprehensive strategies and coordinate efforts. The Task Force's responsibilities include addressing critical issues such as barriers to prenatal and postpartum care, access to safe housing, healthy food in food deserts, environmental impacts on health, and the effects of intimate partner violence. It will also be required to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing its progress, actions taken by member agencies, and recommendations for federal funding and stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, the bill authorizes sustained funding through grants to eligible entities, including community-based organizations and Tribal organizations. These grants will support initiatives in areas with high rates of maternal mortality and poverty, focusing on nonclinical factors like housing, transportation, nutrition, employment, and environmental conditions. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will prioritize grant awards to entities operating in high-need areas and provide technical assistance to ensure program sustainability. The bill authorizes $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for these grant programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6132
Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-943
Social Determinants for Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3322
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4149
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6132
    Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-943
    Social Determinants for Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3322
    Social Determinants for Moms Act


  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4149
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act

Social Determinants for Moms Act

USA119th CongressHR-8008| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2026
The "Social Determinants for Moms Act" seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States by focusing on the social determinants of health. It mandates the creation of a Task Force to Address the United States Maternal Health Crisis , to be convened by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This task force will comprise representatives from various federal agencies, including Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, alongside patient advocates and community leaders, to develop comprehensive strategies and coordinate efforts. The Task Force's responsibilities include addressing critical issues such as barriers to prenatal and postpartum care, access to safe housing, healthy food in food deserts, environmental impacts on health, and the effects of intimate partner violence. It will also be required to submit annual reports to Congress, detailing its progress, actions taken by member agencies, and recommendations for federal funding and stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, the bill authorizes sustained funding through grants to eligible entities, including community-based organizations and Tribal organizations. These grants will support initiatives in areas with high rates of maternal mortality and poverty, focusing on nonclinical factors like housing, transportation, nutrition, employment, and environmental conditions. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will prioritize grant awards to entities operating in high-need areas and provide technical assistance to ensure program sustainability. The bill authorizes $100,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for these grant programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6132
Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-943
Social Determinants for Moms Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3322
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Mar 19, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4149
Introduced in Senate
Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6132
    Social Determinants for Moms Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-943
    Social Determinants for Moms Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3322
    Social Determinants for Moms Act


  • March 19, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4149
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (42)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Christian D. Menefee (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted