S 3776 115th Congress Senate

MOMMA's Act

Official title: A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 18, 2018 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov

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Dec 18, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)

Dec 18, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action December 18, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. The bill also increases excise taxes on certain tobacco products, including cigarettes.

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