Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced landmark legislation to end the growing maternal mortality crisis nationwide and reverse severe mortality rates in the Valley. The historic Momnibus Act, made up of 14 different bills to prevent deaths and improve maternal health outcomes, is the most comprehensive initiative for moms and especially women of color ever introduced in Washington.
Advance the Momnibus Act to end the maternal mortality crisis nationwide and improve maternal health outcomes.
Occurrences
The Black Maternal Health Caucus is organized around the goals of elevating the Black maternal health crisis within Congress and advancing policy solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and end disparities.
That is why I am cosponsoring the momnibus, a package of 14 bills that aims to address the root causes of maternal health challenges, provide support to mothers, and study how we can build a better system for every American family in need of care. The Black Maternal Health Caucus has fought for this legislation for years. We will not stop until it becomes law. It must become law now.
Mr. Harder of California is listed as a cosponsor of H.R. 7973, the Momnibus Act.
Evidence
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The GovInfo bill record for H.R. 7973 shows the Momnibus Act was introduced in the House on March 18, 2026, with Josh Harder listed among the cosponsors and the bill referred to five committees, including Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary.
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Harder's March 27, 2026 House press release says he 'announced landmark legislation to end the growing maternal mortality crisis nationwide' and describes the Momnibus Act as 'made up of 14 different bills' aimed at preventing deaths and improving maternal health outcomes.
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In House floor remarks on Black maternal health, members said they were 'cosponsoring the momnibus' and described it as a comprehensive package of 14 bills meant to address maternal mortality and disparities, showing the campaign remained in active legislative advocacy during the lookback window.
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The caucus said on May 15, 2026 that more than $9 million, nearly $10 million, and over $40 million in FY25 grant awards were tied to programs and initiatives 'based on the Momnibus Act' or requested by the caucus through the appropriations process.
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Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mrs. GRIJALVA, Mr. HARDER of California, Mrs. HAYES
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Status: Introduced on March 18 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-04-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Assessments
Harder materially advanced the Momnibus agenda in his current House term by cosponsoring and publicly promoting a 2026 reintroduction, and related appropriations-backed maternal health funding was described as based on Momnibus priorities. But the evidence does not show enactment, committee markup, or a completed nationwide statutory outcome, so this is partial credit rather than full delivery.
Harder has actively backed and publicly promoted the 2026 Momnibus Act, including cosponsoring H.R. 7973 after its March 18, 2026 introduction and leading related public advocacy. Related maternal-health programs also received FY25 funding tied to Momnibus-based initiatives. However, the evidence shows the bill remains at introduction/referral stage and does not show enactment of the Momnibus Act or completion of the nationwide maternal-mortality outcome promised. This supports partial credit for same-term advancement and concrete related funding, not full delivery.