Underwood, Adams, Booker Reintroduce Momnibus Bills to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Lauren Underwood, Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the Momnibus, 14 bills that comprehensively address every driver of maternal morta...

Climate action IS maternal healthcare. 🤱🩺 The newly reintroduced Momnibus Act includes vital tools to protect mamas and babies from extreme heat and pollution. It’s time to pass this and secure a healthy start for every child! #Momnibus #MaternalHealth #momsky

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It is unacceptable that the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country.

I’m proud to support @underwood.house.gov and @adams.house.gov's #Momnibus package to help end the maternal health crisis and save lives across the country.

The #Momnibus is an evidence-based, comprehensive package of 14 bills designed to end our nation’s maternal health crisis. Learn more about each one here: linktr.ee/momnibus

It's official: The #Momnibus has been introduced in the 119th Congress!

My friends Charles and Gabby from 4Kira4Moms came to the Capitol today to celebrate the reintroduction of the #Momnibus, 14 historic pieces of legislation to end the maternal health crisis in America and save moms’ lives.

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Tell NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice HB 1250 would gut the protection we won before families in NH even get to use it. The bill would require parents to give at least 15 days notice before using this time, even for sick visits or last mi...

Tell #NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice. Protect the postpartum and pediatric leave provisions we just passed in #MOMnibus 2.0. Vote NO on HB 1250! #NHPolitics action.momsrising.org/sign/Protect...

Tell NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice HB 1250 would gut the protection we won before families in NH even get to use it. The bill would require parents to give at least 15 days notice before using this time, even for sick visits or last mi...

Tell #NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice. Protect the postpartum and pediatric leave provisions we just passed in #MOMnibus 2.0. Vote NO on HB 1250! #NHPolitics

Tell NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice HB 1250 would gut the protection we won before families in NH even get to use it. The bill would require parents to give at least 15 days notice before using this time, even for sick visits or last mi...

Tell #NH lawmakers: Sick babies don’t give 15 days notice. Protect the postpartum and pediatric leave provisions we just passed in #MOMnibus 2.0. Vote NO on HB 1250! #NHPolitics action.momsrising.org/sign/Protect...

House Bill 1234 is on the move! It passed on second consideration 203-0 and will be considered for final passage out of the House this week and head to the Senate. Get on the #PAMOMNIBUS!

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“Mothers in Pennsylvania are still dying — and they don’t have to,” said Rep. Gina Curry. “These are not just gaps in care. These are cracks moms are falling through.”

The Black Maternal Health Caucus is pushing #Momnibus 2.0 — 9 bills to close deadly disparities and protect moms across PA.

This #Juneteenth, take action to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates that disproportionately affect Black/African American birthing people. Learn more about the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act and lend your support through our latest #YouTube video: youtu.be/enz-WevF4Gk?...

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Doulas reduce medical interventions, improve mental health outcomes, connect families to critical services, and advocate for the respect and dignity every parent deserves.
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Momnibus Act aims to improve maternal health nationally despite budget cuts • NC Newsline Momnibus Act would make changes to federal law and appropriate new funding to attacks the national maternal health crisis

Momnibus Act aims to improve maternal health nationally despite budget cuts ncnewsline.com/2025/05/11/r... By @elishabrown.bsky.social #nc #ncpol #ncga #Momnibus

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up for #LobbyDay! We showed up strong 4 #Momnibus, #SB692 & #SB693 bills vital to improving care for birthing people across Oregon. The fight for #BlackMaternalHealth + access to doulas & midwives continues! #PerinatalCare #BirthJustice
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Michigan Senate passes 'momnibus' bill to improve maternal health outcomes A 10-bill "momnibus" package aimed at improving maternal health outcomes in Michigan now heads to the state House after clearing the Democrat-controlled Sentate this week and more than a year after its introduction. The goal of the package is to improve maternal health outcomes using antidiscrimination measures, patient protections and equitable data requirements, according to a news release. Michigan's maternal mortality rate per 100,000 births is 19.1, below the national average of 23.2, according to March of Dimes. But nearly 14% of birthing people in Michigan also reported inadequate maternal care. "For too long, Black mothers have faced a health care system that addresses their pain last, their needs too late, and fails to prevent the tragedies we know are avoidable," co-sponsor and state Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, said in the news release. "This package is a direct response to that truth — it brings us one step closer toward a future where every mother receives the care she deserves." Michigan's infant mortality rate was 6.4 per 1,000 live births as of 2022, higher than the national rate of 5.6, according to the March of Dimes, a Virginia-based nonprofit that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. The infant mortality rate for Black babies in Michigan was 13.4, more than double the rate for White babies at 4.7, according to March of Dimes. The leading causes of infant mortality are pre-term birth, birth defects, accidents, and sudden infant death syndrome, according to March of Dimes. Pre-term birth can correspond with increased morbidities, and Detroit had the highest rate of U.S. cities with the most live births in 2023. One bill, the Biased and Unjust Care Reporting Act, would require the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to create a tool for patients to report obstetric racism, or the mistreatment of non-white pregnant women. "Black and Brown mothers are no different than white mothers, yet the care they receive is too often inequitable and inadequate. In 2025, that is wholly and completely unacceptable," co-sponsor and state Sen. Sylvia Santana, D-Detroit, said in a news release. "We owe it to the countless mothers we’ve lost to fix a system that has failed them for far too long."  Another would have MDHHS include studies and reports on biased and unjust perinatal care on their website and codify the state Maternal Mortality Review Team. The Michigan Maternal Mortality Review Project works to identify and review cases of maternal death at any point during pregnancy, birth, or one year after birth, according to MDHHS. A committee then recommends intervention and prevention strategies that can help eliminate racial disparities in maternal death rates in Michigan. Two of the bills impact Medicaid coverage, expanding it for perinatal services during the time period between the start of pregnancy and a year after birth, and requiring it for off-site and remote ultrasound procedures and fetal nonstress tests. Fetal nonstress tests are typical screenings conducted in the third trimester that monitor a baby's heart rate in response to movement. Two other bills involve licensed midwives and would add them to Michigan's Essential Health Provider Repayment Program and require private insurers to reimburse them for services. "Through the Michigan Momnibus package of bills, we are able to lead the way in increasing access to midwives and doulas, making Michigan a safer, more caring place to give birth and raise your family, regardless of your race or economic status," Elon Geffrard, Cofounder and Program Director of Birth Detroit, said in a news release. The bill package was originally introduced last spring and passed by the Senate in December, but failed to make it to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's desk. It now faces an uncertain future in the Republican-run House of Representatives. Republican speaker of the state House of Representatives Matt Hall, R-Richland Township, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon. "As the package just passed through the Senate, we are set to discuss this important legislation with our House colleagues," said State Rep. Erika Geiss, D-Taylor, a co-sponsor. "Make no mistake — these issues are nonpartisan. We are optimistic that House legislators will recognize that the progress these bills will make for Michigan mothers and babies will transcend party politics." One bill would amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination in Michigan, to clarify that "sex" includes pregnancy or lactation status in public places and in the workplace. Another "momnibus" bill would protect the right of a designated patient advocate to make life-sustaining treatment decisions, regardless of pregnancy status. hmackay@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Michigan Senate passes 'momnibus' bill to improve maternal health outcomes

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'More common than it should be': Black women face 3.5 times higher risk in pregnancy despite preventable causes Black Maternal Health Week, observed April 11-17, highlights the higher risks Black women and their babies face compared to women of other races.

SALEM, Ore. "Black women are nearly 3.5 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women in the U.S."

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It’s Black Maternal Health Week 2025! 🤱🏾 Check out these #MOMnibus bills filed in the NCGA. #BMHW2025 #ncpol #ElectBlackWomen

Black moms are 3x more likely to die in childbirth than white women. Babies born to women of color also face higher mortality risks.

As a proud Black Maternal Health Caucus member & #Momnibus Act cosponsor, I fight these unjust realities every day. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

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Home | Black Futures Initiative Black Futures Initiative is dedicated to decreasing the disparity in black maternal health by addressing systemic issues.

Black maternal health matters. Explore our website for insights on legislation, initiatives, and ways to advocate for change! #BlackMaternalHealth #Oregon #momnibus #BlackFutures #BirthingJustice #PerinatalHealth #BirthVillage #CulturallyResponsiveCare

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Last year, Intersections of Our Lives polled women of color on their voting priorities. In this clip, Bridgette Jackson discusses the poll's findings regarding maternal health & economic issues for Black women. #Momnibus would direct multi-agency efforts to improve Black maternal health care.

If you love a mom in #NewHampshire, please take the time to show your support for this bipartisan bill that would boost supports for maternal health in our state!

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Eighty Percent of Pregnancy-Related Complications Are Preventable. The Momnibus Act Could Change That. - Ms. Magazine Rep. Lauren Underwood leads the fight for maternal health. Bipartisan progress is possible. No mother should fear for her life during birth.

80% of pregnancy-related complications are preventable. Yet too many mothers still die needlessly. @underwood.house.gov is leading the fight with the #Momnibus Act—a bipartisan plan to save lives. No mother should fear for her life while giving birth. #BlackMaternalHealth

Youngkin pitches ‘no tax on tips’ bill, Democrats push 'momnibus' to address maternal healthcare Governor Glenn Youngkin, Democratic House Speaker Don Scott and Senate President Louise Lucas all backed new spending priorities ahead of the 2025 legislative session Monday.

NEW from me: Big day for #VAleg econ priorities ahead of 2025 budgeting:

Governor Glenn Youngkin wants $70 million for 'no-tax-on-tips'

@donscott757.bsky.social and Sen. Louise Lucas teamed up for a #Momnibus package to support 🤰 be4, during and after childbirth.

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The Catholic prolife movement & media had in its power to focus its massive machinery on the climate: it’s in the #Momnibus from the Black Maternal Health Caucus ⬇️.

But pro-life Catholic narcissistic habituation to and tolerance for women as second class members got in the way.

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2024 Lame Duck Watch List Updated November 5, 2024 During the Lame Duck session, advocacy is more important than ever. While it is important for people to speak out against bad policies that may arise, it is equally important ...

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Here are the League's priorities for Lame Duck in #mileg.
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Our sights are set on big progress for workers, kids + families in the mitten.
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2024 Disability Reproductive Equity Day

Disabled women are at an 11 times greater risk for maternal mortality than nondisabled women. Congress must pass the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act to keep disabled pregnant people safe and supported. #DisCoRepro.

Disabled pregnant people, particularly Black, Native, and other POC face greater risk of death or complications during pregnancy & birth.

Congress must pass the Black Maternal Health #Momnibus Act & increase funding to support HHS OCR enforcement. #DisCoRepro

It’s 2023, and the U.S. is the deadliest place to give birth out of any high-income country. It's unacceptable.

I'm proud to support the #Momnibus, led by @RepUnderwood, @RepAdams, and @SenBooker to address our country’s maternal health crisis. We have to do better for moms.