What does Preamble of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes,' aims to address social determinants of maternal health. The bill seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Social Determinants for Moms Act

What does TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS THE UNITED STATES MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS. of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This section establishes a Task Force to address maternal health crises in the United States. The Task Force is tasked with developing strategies and coordinating efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities. The Task Force will consist of ex officio members from various federal agencies, including the Departments of Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, Agriculture, Labor, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will appoint additional members, prioritizing representatives from patient groups, community-based organizations, and leaders from the Indian health care system. The Task Force chair will be selected by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Task Force may address topics such as barriers to accessing maternal health care, housing, food security, environmental factors, childcare, and domestic violence. The Task Force must submit annual reports to Congress and the public, detailing its efforts, actions taken by members, and recommendations for funding and stakeholder actions.

What does SUSTAINED FUNDING TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This section establishes a grant program to address social determinants of maternal health. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants to eligible entities to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities. Eligible entities include community-based organizations, Indian Tribes/organizations, public health departments, and non-profit organizations working with these entities. Applications for grants must be submitted to the Secretary, following guidelines provided by the Secretary. Priority for grant awards will be given to entities operating in areas with high rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, adverse perinatal outcomes, and high poverty rates. Grant funds can be used to address social determinants of maternal health, including housing, transportation, nutrition, employment, environmental conditions, and intimate partner violence. The Secretary will provide technical assistance to grant recipients to ensure program sustainability. Grant recipients must submit annual reports on their activities and their effects, disaggregated by various factors. The Secretary will submit a report to Congress summarizing these reports and recommending future grant allocations. This section authorizes $100,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the grant program.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This section defines key terms related to maternal health. Definitions include maternal mortality, maternity care provider, and perinatal health worker. The section also defines postpartum and postpartum period as the 1-year period after pregnancy. Pregnancy-related death and severe maternal morbidity are defined in relation to pregnancy complications. Social determinants of maternal health are identified as nonclinical factors impacting maternal health outcomes.

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Social Determinants for Moms Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Jahana Hayes (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a Task Force comprised of federal agencies and stakeholder representatives to develop strategies for eliminating maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.
The bill creates a grant program, allocating $100 million annually from 2027-2031, to fund community-based organizations and other entities addressing social determinants of maternal health, such as housing and nutrition.
The bill defines key terms related to maternal health, including the postpartum period and social determinants of maternal health, to provide clarity for implementation.

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