MOMMA's Act
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- +5
- Latest action
- Dec 18, 2018
Where it stands
Introduced (Current step)
Committee (Needs attention)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What it does
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.
Official summary · Introduced in Senate · Dec 18, 2018
Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.
What moved
Who is involved
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]Lead sponsor
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]Co-sponsor
- Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]Co-sponsor
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]Co-sponsor
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Co-sponsor
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]Co-sponsor
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
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