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MOMMA’s Act

Introduced: October 20, 2020 Introduced by: Hirono, Mazie K. Democratic · Hawaii See on congress.gov
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Oct 20, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6331-6332)
Oct 20, 2020
Introduced in Senate
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Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and others to undertake efforts to reduce health disparities.

For example, the bill (1) requires more detailed reporting of demographic and health disparities data, (2) directs certain components of HHS to support health workforce diversity, and (3) increases access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.

The bill also modifies eligibility and other requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and other programs to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. The bill includes specific provisions with respect to noncitizens; maternal, infant, and child health; mental and behavioral health; and specified conditions that disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority groups, such as certain cancers, HIV/AIDs, kidney disease, and diabetes.

Additionally, the bill (1) revises health information technology programs to address health disparities; (2) establishes an Office of Health Disparities within HHS, as well as civil rights compliance offices within HHS agencies; and (3) supports health impact assessments and other efforts pertaining to environmental justice and social determinants of health.

The Government Accountability Office must report on health workforce diversity and other specified issues related to health care and health disparities.

What's happening now October 20, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6331-6332)

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 6 Independent 1
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Oct 20, 2020
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Oct 20, 2020
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Oct 20, 2020
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Oct 20, 2020
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Oct 20, 2020
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Oct 20, 2020
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Oct 20, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4819: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4819/
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"S. 4819: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4819/.
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