Sen. Blumenthal Introduces the Social Determinants for Moms Act to Tackle Maternal Mortality Crisis
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This bill directly targets pregnant and postpartum individuals by addressing the nonclinical barriers that contribute to maternal death and serious complications. Grant-funded programs could help with housing, transportation to prenatal visits, healthy food access, childcare during appointments, and protection from domestic violence. The focus on areas with high maternal mortality and poverty means the most at-risk mothers would be prioritized.
“addressing barriers that prevent individuals from attending prenatal and postpartum appointments, accessing maternal health care services, or accessing services and resources related to social determinants of maternal health”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Introduced in Senate
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Representative Emilia Sykes joined the reintroduction of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, a 14-bill package aimed at ending the maternal mortality crisis. The legislation includes the Social Determinants for Moms Act to address non-medical factors like housing and nutrition.
Lawmakers reintroduced the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package to combat maternal mortality. A key component, the Social Determinants for Moms Act, targets environmental and social factors like pollution, housing, and nutrition to improve outcomes for new mothers.
While technology is a focus, advocates emphasize that the Momnibus Act, including the Social Determinants for Moms Act, is crucial for addressing the root causes of maternal mortality, such as lack of transportation and housing instability.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Social Determinants for Moms Act
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