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This bill, the Social Determinants for Moms Act, requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop strategies and coordinate federal agencies' efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States. The task force will include ex officio members from various federal agencies and may appoint additional members, such as patient representatives and community-based organization leaders. The task force will focus on addressing barriers to accessing maternal health care and services related to social determinants of maternal health, such as housing, nutrition, employment, and environmental factors. The bill also authorizes $100 million per year from 2024 to 2028 for grants to community-based organizations, public health departments, and other eligible entities to address social determinants of maternal health in areas with high rates of maternal mortality, severe morbidity, and disparities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1594/all-info