MOMS Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:06:42Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8801 MOMS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8801

The MOMS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8801, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of maternal mortality in the United States, which has been steadily increasing in recent years.

The MOMS Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes by providing funding for research, education, and support services for pregnant women and new mothers. This includes increasing access to prenatal care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment for pregnant women.

Additionally, the bill seeks to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by requiring the collection of data on maternal mortality rates by race and ethnicity. This data will be used to develop targeted interventions to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for all women. Overall, the MOMS Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce maternal mortality rates in the United States. It has bipartisan support and is currently being reviewed by Congress for potential passage into law.

Current Status of Bill HR 8801

Bill HR 8801 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2024. Bill HR 8801 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2024. Bill HR 8801's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8801

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8801

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8801

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes.To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes.

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