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Improving Maternal Health and Care, Increasing Tobacco Taxes.

This act aims to enhance maternal and child health by improving data collection on maternal mortality, supporting quality care programs, and expanding Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum women. Additionally, it introduces significant tax increases on tobacco products, which may affect their prices and availability.
Key points
Extending Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum women from 60 days to 1 year, including dental care.
Providing financial support to states for maternal mortality data collection and the development of perinatal quality improvement programs.
Establishing regional centers of excellence for training healthcare professionals in implicit bias and cultural competency.
Significantly increasing excise taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, raising their prices.
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Print number: 117_HR_3407
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

MOM­MA’s Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3407.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extending Medicaid and CHIP coverage for pregnant and postpartum women from 60 days to 1 year, including dental care.
  • Providing financial support to states for maternal mortality data collection and the development of perinatal quality improvement programs.
  • Establishing regional centers of excellence for training healthcare professionals in implicit bias and cultural competency.
  • Significantly increasing excise taxes on cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, pipe tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, raising their prices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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