This legislation seeks to establish a whole-of-government task force to tackle the maternal health crisis.
Establish a whole-of-government task force to address the maternal health crisis by identifying and addressing social determinants of health influencing maternal health outcomes, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.
Occurrences
“We have a responsibility to ensure pregnant women have access to the best health care. The Healthy MOM Act would trigger a special enrollment period so expectant mothers can get critical health care coverage for themselves and their baby, building on the example of my own state of Maryland. As Republicans try to rip away health care from Americans, including mothers, I’m proud to fight back and partner with Congresswoman Watson Coleman to expand access to affordable care for new mothers,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Extending WIC for New Moms Act, a bicameral bill to expand eligibility and support mothers and infants into the postpartum and breastfeeding periods through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs.
The Extending WIC for New Moms Act is a part of the “Momnibus” package to support America’s children ... Companion legislation is led by Senator Angela Alsobrooks (MD). The bill is part of the "Momnibus," a legislative package addressing maternal health across the country.
This legislation will establish a whole of government task force to address the maternal health crisis. ... make essential federal investments to address the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes for moms.
Evidence
On March 19, 2026, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, along with Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, introduced the Social Determinants for Moms Act. This legislation aims to establish a whole-of-government task force to address the maternal health crisis by identifying and addressing social determinants of health influencing maternal health outcomes, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.
On March 19, 2026, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes, along with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Angela Alsobrooks, introduced the Social Determinants for Moms Act. This legislation seeks to establish a whole-of-government task force to address the maternal health crisis by identifying and addressing social determinants of health influencing maternal health outcomes, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.
Assessments
Senator Angela Alsobrooks introduced legislation (the Social Determinants for Moms Act) that sought to establish a whole-of-government task force addressing the maternal health crisis, directly matching the campaign promise. However, neither piece of evidence indicates that the legislation was enacted or the task force was actually established. Thus, while significant legislative effort was made (warranting the effort badge), the promised outcome was not delivered.