# Momnibus Act Summary
The Momnibus Act is comprehensive legislation designed to address maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States. The bill, introduced in August 2026, affects pregnant people, new mothers, healthcare providers, states, and federal agencies involved in maternal health.
**Key Provisions and Funding:**
The legislation establishes a federal task force to coordinate strategies across multiple agencies to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and health complications. It authorizes $100 million annually through 2031 to support community-based organizations addressing social determinants of maternal health like housing, transportation, and nutrition. The bill extends WIC (nutrition assistance) eligibility for new mothers from six months to 24 months postpartum.
The act funds cultural competency training for maternity care workers, establishes programs to improve respectful care and reduce bias in hospitals, and invests $100 million through 2031 in grants to community organizations advancing maternal health equity. It creates workforce development programs with $15 million annually to grow and diversify perinatal healthcare workers, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds.
**Additional Focus Areas:**
The bill addresses maternal mental health through $25 million in annual grants and includes provisions for incarcerated pregnant individuals, such as ending shackling and creating model programs in federal prisons with $10 million annually. It expands telehealth for maternity care, supports research through the National Institutes of Health with $73.4 million annually, and establishes a climate change initiative with $100 million to protect pregnant people and infants from environmental health risks.
The legislation also includes data collection improvements, studies on maternal health among Native Americans, and guidance for respectful maternity care during public health emergencies. Multiple reporting requirements ensure accountability and track progress toward reducing maternal mortality disparities.
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