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Social Determinants for Moms Act: Improving Maternal Health Outcomes

This bill creates a federal task force and provides funding to improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. It focuses on addressing non-medical factors like housing, transportation, and nutrition to prevent maternal deaths and health complications.
Key points
Establishes a multi-agency task force to coordinate maternal health strategies across housing, transport, and nutrition sectors.
Allocates $100 million annually for grants to community organizations supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Focuses on providing essentials like safe housing, healthy food, diapers, and childcare during medical appointments.
Prioritizes aid for areas with high poverty and high rates of maternal health complications.
Addresses the impact of environmental risks and domestic violence on maternal health.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Print number: S 4149
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2026-03-19