S. 4149 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Mar 19, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAddresses social factors in maternal health
This bill sets up a task force and grant program focused on the things that affect whether mothers stay healthy—like having stable housing, reliable transportation, and access to nutritious food. The task force would bring together federal agencies and outside experts to develop strategies for reducing preventable deaths and serious health problems during pregnancy and childbirth, and for eliminating gaps in maternal health between different communities. HHS would award grants to local organizations, nonprofits, tribal groups, and health departments so they can work on these social factors in their own communities.
How it affects you
If you're pregnant or planning to have children, or if you work in maternal health or community health organizations, this could affect you. Community-based groups in your area might receive funding to help address housing, transportation, nutrition, and other support that can influence pregnancy outcomes. The bill aims to improve maternal health and reduce the disparities that exist between different populations.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 19, 2026)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4149
A BILL
Social Determinants for Moms Act
Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) · Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 19, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.”