Bill > HR943

This bill, the Social Determinants for Moms Act, seeks to address social determinants of maternal health for pregnant and postpartum individuals. The key provisions include: 1. Establishing a task force to develop a strategy to coordinate federal efforts to address social determinants of maternal health, with representatives from various government agencies. 2. Creating a "Housing for Moms" grant program at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to increase access to safe, stable, and affordable housing for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families. 3. Extending the postpartum period for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from 6 months to 24 months, and the breastfeeding period from 1 year to 24 months. 4. Establishing a grant program at the Department of Agriculture to deliver healthy food, infant formula, clean water, and diapers to pregnant and postpartum individuals in food deserts. 5. Requiring the Department of Transportation to assess transportation barriers to maternal health care and recommend solutions. 6. Directing the Environmental Protection Agency to study the impact of environmental factors on maternal and infant health outcomes. 7. Providing grants for free and accessible drop-in childcare services during prenatal and postpartum appointments. 8. Offering grants to local entities to address social determinants of maternal health and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes.

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