S. 3776

Referred to Committee

MOMMA's Act

Introduced 12/18/2018•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7791-7795)

12/18/2018 • Senate

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.

Introduced in Senate • 12/18/2018

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Policy Area: Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthDental careDrug, alcohol, tobacco useFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careInflation and pricesMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMental healthMinority health