119th Congress
S. 4149
Social Determinants for Moms Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Richard Blumenthal(D-CT)
- Introduced
- Mar 19, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (2)
- Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
Added later (1)
- Jon Ossoff (D-GA) · Apr 16, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Social Determinants for Moms Act
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, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. - Mar 19, 2026
Introduced in Senate