What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 7973.
The Momnibus Act: Comprehensive Healthcare Protection for Mothers and Newborns.
This bill introduces sweeping measures to reduce maternal mortality and improve perinatal care across the US. It extends nutritional support, invests in mental health, and ensures better care for minorities, veterans, and incarcerated women.
Key points
Extends WIC nutritional benefits for new mothers from 6 months to 24 months postpartum.
Bans the shackling of pregnant inmates and improves maternal healthcare in prisons.
Provides new funding for maternal mental health, including treatments for postpartum depression and substance use.
Expands telehealth and digital tools to make pregnancy healthcare more accessible.
Mandates anti-bias and anti-discrimination training for maternity care providers to ensure respectful treatment.
Status:
Introduced
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