Senate Bill 4149
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 19, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4149
Congress
119
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Social Determinants for Moms Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a task force and a grant program to address social determinants of maternal health, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.
The task force, composed of federal and nonfederal stakeholders, must develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities.
Additionally, HHS must award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal organizations, public health departments, or consortia of these entities to address social determinants of maternal health and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes.
March 19, 2026
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03/19/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/19/2026
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 2, 2026 3:30:48 PM