MOMMA's Act
Latest action · Dec 18, 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedDec 18, 2018
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 8
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 18, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-ME | Angus S. King Jr. | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| I-VT | Bernard Sanders | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-OR | Jeff Merkley | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-OH | Sherrod Brown | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-IL | Tammy Duckworth | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
| D-MN | Tina Smith | Original | Dec 18, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 18, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Dec 18, 2018Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5977 | MOMMA's Act | Related bill | May 25, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Dental care
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Food assistance and relief
- Government information and archives
- Health
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Inflation and prices
- Medicaid
- Medical education
- Medical research
- Mental health
- Minority health
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Sales and excise taxes
- Surgery and anesthesia
- Women's health
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Dec 18, 2018Introduced in Senate
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