Moms MATTER Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:16:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6143 Moms MATTER Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:16 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6143

Moms Maternal and Behavioral Health Screening Access, Treatment, and Task Force to Expand Innovative Models to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Act of 2020 or the Moms MATTER Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Maternal Mental and Behavioral Health Task Force and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible health care entities to support innovative models of maternity care, including group prenatal and postnatal care models, designed to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6143

Bill HR 6143 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6143 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6143's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6143

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6143

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies

- Child health

- Congressional oversight

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Government information and archives

- Health care coverage and access

- Health care quality

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Mental health

- Minority health

- Performance measurement

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6143

Moms MATTER Act of 2020

To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal mental and behavioral health outcomes with a particular focus on outcomes for minority women, and for other purposes.

Moms MATTER Act of 2020

Moms Maternal and Behavioral Health Screening Access, Treatment, and Task Force to Expand Innovative Models to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Act of 2020