Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 19, 2026
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In plain English
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sponsors this bill, which requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a task force of federal and nonfederal stakeholders to develop strategies for eliminating preventable maternal deaths, severe maternal illness, and disparities in maternal health outcomes. The bill also directs HHS to award grants to community-based organizations, nonprofits, tribal organizations, public health departments, and consortia to address social determinants of maternal health—including housing, transportation, and nutrition—and reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes. The bill provides sustained funding to support these grant programs addressing social determinants of maternal health.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
Sec. 2. Task force to address the united states maternal health crisis
Sec. 3. Sustained funding to address social determinants of maternal
Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-03-19, but the bill text was revised on 2026-03-19T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
Where it is in the process
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Mar 19
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Senate committee
Mar 19
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.
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