A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Social Determinants for Moms Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to combat the maternal health crisis. This task force aims to coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities. The task force will address both clinical and nonclinical causes of these issues. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Secretary to award grants to eligible entities to address social determinants of maternal health. These entities may include community-based organizations, Indian Tribes, or public health departments. The bill also authorizes specific appropriations to fund these grant activities.
Yes· 3 of 15
- Scored +8
Would women be better off under this?
The bill focuses on eliminating preventable maternal mortality and morbidity.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill specifically targets the elimination of maternal health disparities that often affect racial and ethnic groups.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill aims to address barriers to attending prenatal and postpartum appointments and accessing maternal health services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Coordination to Eliminate Health Risks: The creation of a task force to develop strategies and coordinate efforts between Federal agencies and stakeholders aims to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (Section 2(a)).
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Addressing Barriers to Care: The task force may address barriers that prevent people from attending prenatal and postpartum appointments or accessing maternal health care services (Section 2(e)(1)).
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Improved Access to Essentials: The bill allows for topics such as increasing access to safe, stable, affordable, and adequate housing (Section 2(e)(2)) and delivering necessities like healthy food, infant formula, clean water, and diapers to those in food deserts (Section 2(e)(3)).
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Childcare Support: The task force may address the need for free and accessible drop-in childcare services during prenatal and postpartum appointments (Section 2(e)(5)).
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Environmental and Safety Protections: Strategies may address the impact of water and air quality, extreme temperatures, and environmental chemicals on maternal and infant health (Section 2(e)(4)), as well as the impact of domestic or intimate partner violence (Section 2(e)(8)).
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Targeted Community Support: Through grants, eligible entities such as community-based organizations or Indian Tribes can address social determinants like nutrition, transportation, and employment (Section s 3(b) and 3(e)). Priority is given to those operating in areas with high rates of maternal mortality and high poverty rates (Section 3(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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 focuses on eliminating preventable maternal mortality and morbidity. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes funding for areas with high poverty rates to provide essential goods and services. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides support for Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and the Indian Health Service. Would children be better off under this? — The bill addresses infant necessities like formula and water to improve perinatal outcomes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill specifically targets the elimination of maternal health disparities that often affect racial and ethnic groups. Does this make housing cost less? — The bill directs the task force to address access to safe, stable, affordable, and adequate housing for pregnant and postpartum individuals. Does this make child care cost less? — The task force is authorized to address the need for free and accessible drop-in childcare services during maternal health appointments. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill prioritizes grant funding for entities operating in areas with high poverty rates to address social determinants of health. Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill addresses economic factors related to employment as a social determinant of health.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill aims to address barriers to attending prenatal and postpartum appointments and accessing maternal health services. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The bill involves the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a task force to improve maternal health outcomes. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The bill establishes a task force to coordinate efforts to eliminate maternal mortality and morbidity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill addresses the impact of water quality, air quality, and environmental chemicals on maternal and infant health.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the task force and grant recipients to submit and make public reports regarding their activities and findings.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill invests in the health of mothers and infants through grant programs.
- 4/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia