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119th Congress

S. 4149

Social Determinants for Moms Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. 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)

Added later (1)

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.

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