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- H.R.943
H.R.943: Social Determinants for Moms Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 8, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 9, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 8, 2021
Bill Summary
Social Determinants for Moms Act This bill directs various federal departments to address social determinants of maternal health. These are nonclinical factors, such as economic or social factors, that impact maternal health outcomes. First, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene a task force to coordinate federal efforts on social determinants of maternal health. HHS must also award grants to support access to free...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
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| March 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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| Feb. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and Labor, 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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| Feb. 8, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) |