House Bill 5977
115th Congress(2017-2018)
MOMMA's Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5977
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act or the MOMMA's Act
This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements to address maternal mortality in the United States, including expanded coverage under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for pregnant and postpartum women.
May 25, 2018
05/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:35 PM