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MOMMA’s Act

USA116th CongressS-916| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2019
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes various programs and requirements to support the prevention of maternal mortality. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide technical assistance and best practices for collecting data, standardizing reporting, and preventing maternal mortality. The CDC also must provide grants for state-based collaboratives to improve care immediately before and after birth and improve outcomes for maternal and infant health. Further, the Health Resources and Services Administration must establish a grants program to support national organizations in assisting state-level health care systems to implement standardized, evidence-informed processes for maternal health focusing on reducing maternal mortality. The bill also establishes regional centers to address implicit bias and cultural competency in the delivery of health care services. Specified institutions that provide education and training to health care professionals and focus on maternal mortality are eligible for funding through the program. The bill extends coverage for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for one year postpartum and such coverage is revised to include oral health services. Additionally, the bill (1) increases the excise tax on specified tobacco products, including cigarettes; (2) expands the definition of other tobacco products to include any such product as determined by the Food and Drug Administration; and (3) requires that such products are taxed at a rate equivalent to cigarettes on a per-use basis.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2050-2054)
Mar 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1897
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2050-2054)


  • March 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1897
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1897: MOMMA’s Act
  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • S 116-2517: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019
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MOMMA’s Act

USA116th CongressS-916| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2019
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act This bill establishes various programs and requirements to support the prevention of maternal mortality. Specifically, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide technical assistance and best practices for collecting data, standardizing reporting, and preventing maternal mortality. The CDC also must provide grants for state-based collaboratives to improve care immediately before and after birth and improve outcomes for maternal and infant health. Further, the Health Resources and Services Administration must establish a grants program to support national organizations in assisting state-level health care systems to implement standardized, evidence-informed processes for maternal health focusing on reducing maternal mortality. The bill also establishes regional centers to address implicit bias and cultural competency in the delivery of health care services. Specified institutions that provide education and training to health care professionals and focus on maternal mortality are eligible for funding through the program. The bill extends coverage for pregnant and postpartum women under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for one year postpartum and such coverage is revised to include oral health services. Additionally, the bill (1) increases the excise tax on specified tobacco products, including cigarettes; (2) expands the definition of other tobacco products to include any such product as determined by the Food and Drug Administration; and (3) requires that such products are taxed at a rate equivalent to cigarettes on a per-use basis.
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Timeline
Mar 27, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2050-2054)
Mar 28, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1897
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 27, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2050-2054)


  • March 28, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1897
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1897: MOMMA’s Act
  • HR 116-6637: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020
  • HR 116-8200: EHDC Act of 2020
  • S 116-2517: Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDental careDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInflation and pricesMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMental healthMinority healthRacial and ethnic relationsSales and excise taxesSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health