A Democratic bill with 20 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act" or "MOMMIES Act" aims to improve Medicaid and CHIP coverage for low-income pregnant and postpartum individuals. It extends continuous coverage for these individuals to a one-year period following the end of pregnancy. The bill also requires coverage for oral health services and establishes a Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project to improve care outcomes and equity. Additionally, it adjusts payment rates for primary care services and requires studies on doula services and telehealth access.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +9
Would women be better off under this?
The bill significantly expands healthcare coverage and support services for pregnant and postpartum women.
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill enhances Medicaid and CHIP benefits for low-income mothers.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands coverage to include oral health services and establishes a maternity care home demonstration project to increase access to care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Health Coverage: The bill extends Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals from 60 days to a one-year period starting on the last day of pregnancy (Section 2(a)).
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Comprehensive Benefits: It ensures that coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals includes all items and services covered under the State plan, providing continuity of care (Section 2(b)).
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Oral Health Care: The bill requires coverage for oral health services, including preventive, diagnostic, periodontal, and restorative care, for pregnant and postpartum individuals (Section 2(c)).
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Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project: This project aims to improve maternity and infant care outcomes, increase birth equity, and provide better access to prenatal and postpartum care (Section 3(c)).
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Support Services: The demonstration project seeks to integrate essential support services such as food access, nutrition, and mental health support into care (Section 3(g)).
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Improved Primary Care Payments: The bill adjusts payment rates for primary care services furnished by certain providers, which includes physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and midwives (Section 4(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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State Financial and Administrative Requirements: The bill includes "Maintenance of Effort" provisions that prevent federal payments to States if they implement more restrictive eligibility standards or reduce the scope of medical assistance for pregnant individuals (Section 2(d)).
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State Application Process: Participation in the Maternity Care Home Demonstration Project requires States to submit an application to the Secretary (Section 3(e)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill significantly expands healthcare coverage and support services for pregnant and postpartum women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill enhances Medicaid and CHIP benefits for low-income mothers. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill targets improvements in birth equity and addresses disparities affecting people of color. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on birth equity and improved access helps underserved populations including Hispanic Americans. Would children be better off under this? — The bill improves maternal and infant health outcomes through expanded Medicaid and CHIP coverage.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill includes a demonstration project specifically aimed at improving birth equity and addressing disparities for people of color. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill improves health outcomes and coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The maternity care home demonstration project includes goals to improve health equity for people with disabilities.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands coverage to include oral health services and establishes a maternity care home demonstration project to increase access to care. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill extends continuous Medicaid coverage for pregnant and postpartum individuals to one year and increases the federal matching rate for these expenditures.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Christian MenefeeDemocrat · Texas
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey