Bills · HR 8008
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8008Health
Social Determinants for Moms Act
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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COSPONSORS
43
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the United States has a higher rate of mothers dying or facing severe health issues during and after pregnancy compared to many other developed nations, with significant differences often seen across racial and ethnic groups. If this bill becomes law, it creates a formal, government-wide effort to tackle not only direct medical care but also the social and environmental factors that heavily influence a mother's health, such as access to healthy food, safe housing, childcare, and clean environments. This coordinated approach could lead to more comprehensive and effective solutions.
If the bill does not become law, efforts to address maternal health would likely continue in a more fragmented way across different agencies, potentially making it harder to identify and address the interconnected root causes of maternal health disparities. This bill provides a framework for integrating solutions across various sectors that impact the well-being of pregnant and postpartum individuals.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a task force under the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.
This creates a dedicated, high-level body to focus on a critical public health crisis with a mandate to find comprehensive solutions.
PROVISION 02
The task force will include representatives from numerous federal agencies (e.g., Housing, Transportation, EPA) and appointed members such as patients, community leaders, and healthcare providers.
This ensures a wide range of expertise and perspectives, including those directly affected, are integrated into addressing complex maternal health issues.
PROVISION 03
The task force is directed to address topics including barriers to healthcare access, safe housing, healthy food, clean water, childcare services, and environmental impacts on maternal health.
This explicitly requires the task force to examine and propose solutions for the non-medical, social, and environmental factors significantly impacting maternal outcomes.
PROVISION 04
The task force must submit annual reports to Congress, detailing its efforts, actions taken by agencies, and recommendations for federal funding amounts and authorities.
This ensures transparency, accountability, and provides a clear mechanism for the task force's findings and funding needs to be considered for legislative action.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 43
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 43 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 19
Introduced in House
MAR 19
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8008
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionMar 19, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House BillHR 8008Health
Social Determinants for Moms Act
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 19, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
43
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
