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MOMS Act of 1996

Introduced: May 10, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
May 15, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 10, 1996
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, 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.
May 10, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E767-768)
May 10, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Minimum Obstetrical Medical Security Act of 1996 - MOMS Act of 1996 - Requires a health plan or an employee health benefit plan that provides maternity (including childbirth) benefits to provide coverage for a minimum period after delivery and, in certain circumstances, for post-delivery follow-up care. Prohibits a plan from taking certain punitive or incentive actions regarding mothers and providers.

What's happening now June 7, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4