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HR 8008·Federal·house

Social Determinants for Moms Act

In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the HHS Secretary to convene a task force of federal agency heads and appointed stakeholders—including patients, community leaders, tribal representatives, and maternity‑care providers—to create coordinated strategies that tackle both clinical and non‑clinical causes of maternal mortality, severe morbidity, and health disparities. By focusing on issues such as housing, food access, environmental risks, childcare, and domestic violence, the task force aims to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people, especially those in high‑risk groups.

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