Social Determinants for Moms Act
2/5/2024, 2:30 PMSummary of Bill HR 3322
Bill 118 hr 3322, also known as the Social Determinants for Moms Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the social determinants of health that impact maternal health outcomes in the United States.The bill focuses on providing support and resources to pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities who may face additional barriers to accessing quality healthcare. It aims to address factors such as housing instability, food insecurity, and lack of access to transportation that can negatively impact maternal health.
Specifically, the Social Determinants for Moms Act proposes the creation of a grant program to fund initiatives that address these social determinants of health. These initiatives may include providing affordable housing options for pregnant individuals, increasing access to nutritious food, and improving transportation options for prenatal and postpartum care appointments. Additionally, the bill calls for increased data collection and research on the social determinants of maternal health in order to better understand the root causes of disparities in maternal health outcomes. This information will be used to inform future policy decisions and interventions aimed at improving maternal health for all individuals. Overall, the Social Determinants for Moms Act seeks to address the systemic issues that contribute to poor maternal health outcomes in the United States and provide support to pregnant and postpartum individuals in need. It represents a step towards creating a more equitable and accessible healthcare system for all individuals, regardless of their social or economic background.
Congressional Summary of HR 3322
Social Determinants for Moms Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a task force and a grant program to address social determinants of maternal health. These are nonmedical factors that impact maternal health outcomes, such as transportation, food security, and economic security.
The task force, composed of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, must develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.
Additionally, HHS must award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal organizations, public health departments, or consortia of these entities to address social determinants of maternal health and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3322
Bill HR 3322 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3322 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3322's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 19, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3322
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
192Democrat Cosponsors
192Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3322
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Advisory bodiesChild healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightEnvironmental healthFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthSex and reproductive healthWomen's healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3322
Social Determinants for Moms ActSocial Determinants for Moms ActTo address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes.Comments
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