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S. 1594: Social Determinants for Moms Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 15, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in Senate, May 15, 2023

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a task force and a grant program to address social determinants of maternal health.

The task force, composed of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, must develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.

Additionally, HHS must award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal organizations, public health departments, or consortia of these entities to address social determinants of maternal health and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. May 15, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal.
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  1. May 15, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. May 15, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.