Social Determinants for Moms Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a task force focused on reducing deaths of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and shortly after delivery that could be prevented. **Who it affects:** - Pregnant women and new mothers across the United States - Healthcare providers and hospitals - Public health agencies and maternal health organizations - Families affected by maternal mortality **What would change:** The task force would develop strategies and coordinate efforts between different organizations and agencies to address preventable maternal deaths. This could lead to new policies, improved healthcare practices, better data collection, and enhanced support systems for mothers. The goal is to identify why preventable maternal deaths occur and create solutions to reduce them. **Current status:** The bill is still under review in a Senate committee and has not yet been voted on or become law.

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