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H.R. 7973: Momnibus Act

The Momnibus Act is designed to tackle preventable maternal mortality and health disparities in the United States by implementing a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing maternal health, particularly among underserved communities. The bill proposes several key measures, including:

Funding Initiatives

The bill authorizes significant funding to support community organizations that focus on maternal health. This includes:

  • $100 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for community-based organizations and training programs that aim to reduce bias and improve care for pregnant individuals.
  • $10 million annually from 2027 to 2031 specifically aimed at improving maternal health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum incarcerated individuals.
  • $5 million for grants related to research on climate change's impact on maternal and infant health from 2027 to 2030.

Focus on Health Disparities

The legislation addresses maternal health disparities by:

  • Enhancing data collection to better understand and respond to maternal health needs.
  • Supporting clinical and community programs that focus on mental health services for pregnant individuals.
  • Mandating studies that analyze maternal health outcomes in specific populations, including American Indians, and developing targeted interventions.
  • Establishing safeguards against the shackling of pregnant incarcerated individuals to ensure their health and safety.

Education and Training

The bill emphasizes the importance of ongoing education for maternity care providers, focusing on:

  • Respectful and culturally competent care practices.
  • Reducing implicit bias in maternal care provision.

Programs for Incarcerated Individuals

Specific programs will be created to address the needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals in the criminal justice system. This includes:

  • The requirement for regular health outcome reporting and funding allocation to facilities.
  • Independent oversight of these programs to ensure their effectiveness and compliance.

Climate Change and Health Research

The bill establishes a National Institutes of Health Consortium to research the impact of climate change on maternal and infant health. This will focus on:

  • Identifying vulnerable groups and high-risk areas.
  • Understanding the implications of climate change on maternal health in different populations.

Reporting and Evaluation

The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to produce a report following a Demonstration Project, which will evaluate health outcomes and recommend whether to continue or expand successful initiatives on a national scale.

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Date Action
Mar. 18, 2026 Introduced in House
Mar. 18, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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