Bill > S5283

This bill, known as the Momnibus Act, aims to reduce preventable maternal deaths, severe maternal health issues, and health disparities in the United States by addressing social determinants of health, extending support for new mothers, improving maternal care quality, supporting the perinatal workforce, enhancing data collection, addressing mental health, and ensuring justice for incarcerated mothers. Key provisions include establishing a task force to coordinate efforts to eliminate maternal mortality and disparities, providing sustained funding for community-based organizations to address social determinants like housing and nutrition, and extending eligibility for the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) for new mothers. The bill also mandates respectful maternity care training for all healthcare employees in maternity settings, funds studies on reducing bias and discrimination in care, and supports maternal health programs for veterans. Furthermore, it seeks to grow and diversify the perinatal and nursing workforce, improve maternal mortality review committees through community engagement, and enhance data collection and review processes. The legislation also establishes grant programs for maternal mental health equity, supports incarcerated mothers by ending the shackling of pregnant individuals and creating model care programs, and promotes the use of telehealth and digital tools to improve maternal health outcomes. Finally, it addresses the impact of climate change on maternal and infant health, funds research initiatives, and supports maternal vaccination awareness campaigns.