The Social Determinants for Moms Act creates a federal task force to develop strategies for reducing maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and health disparities among mothers in the United States. The task force, led by the Department of Health and Human Services, will include representatives from multiple federal agencies (housing, transportation, labor, environmental protection, and others) as well as patients, community organizations, and maternal health experts to coordinate efforts addressing both clinical and nonclinical factors affecting maternal health. The bill also authorizes $100 million in grants annually from 2027 through 2031 for community-based organizations and tribal groups to address social determinants of maternal health, including housing, nutrition, transportation, employment, environmental conditions, and domestic violence prevention. Grant recipients must prioritize areas with high maternal mortality rates and high poverty levels, report on their results, and work toward sustaining their programs beyond the grant period. The task force must submit annual reports to Congress describing its efforts, the actions taken by member agencies, and recommendations for future funding and policies.
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