Social Determinants for Moms Act
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Overview
The Social Determinants for Moms Act establishes a task force within the Department of Health and Human Services to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to reduce preventable maternal mortality and health disparities in the United States. This task force will include representatives from various federal agencies, community organizations, healthcare providers, and Tribal leaders. The bill also provides for sustained federal grant funding to community-based organizations and Tribal entities to address social determinants of maternal health, such as housing, nutrition, and environmental factors.
Key provisions
- Creates a Task Force to develop strategies to eliminate preventable maternal mortality and health disparities.
- The Task Force includes representatives from numerous federal agencies and community stakeholders.
- Provides grants to community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations to address social determinants of maternal health.
- Prioritizes grant funding for areas with high rates of maternal mortality and poverty.
- Grantees must report on the impact of their programs, disaggregated by relevant demographic factors.
- Authorizes $100 million in annual appropriations through 2031 to support these initiatives.
- Requires the Task Force to submit an annual report to Congress outlining its efforts and recommendations.
- Addresses a range of social determinants including housing, transportation, nutrition, and environmental factors.
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