What does Preamble of Social Determinants for Moms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, and for other purposes,' aims to address preventable maternal mortality. The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force. The task force's purpose is to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality.

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?

The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall convene a task force to address the US maternal health crisis. The task force consists of ex officio members from various federal agencies and appointed members representing patients, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. The task force will develop strategies to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities. The task force may address topics such as barriers to prenatal care, access to housing and healthy food, and environmental risks. The task force shall submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available every year, starting 2 years after the enactment of this Act.

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. Eligible entities to receive grants include community-based organizations, Indian Tribes/organizations, public health departments, and nonprofit organizations working with these entities. Applications for grants require submission of information as determined by the Secretary. Priority for grant awards will be given to entities operating in areas with high rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, disparities, or adverse outcomes, and a high poverty rate. Grant funds can be used to address social determinants such as 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 are required to submit annual reports detailing activities and data disaggregated by various factors. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress summarizing these reports and recommending future grant allocations. The section authorizes $100,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Social Determinants for Moms Act

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

Author: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a task force within the Department of Health and Human Services to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and related health disparities.
The bill creates a grant program providing up to $100 million annually from 2027-2031 to community-based organizations and related entities addressing social determinants of maternal health, prioritizing areas with high maternal mortality rates and poverty.
Grant funds can be used to address factors like housing, transportation, nutrition, employment, environmental conditions, and intimate partner violence impacting maternal health outcomes.

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