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H.R. 9816 · 119th CongressHealth

MOMMIES Act has not moved since its introduction on Jul 21, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats

Sponsored by Pressley, Ayanna D-MA · 19 cosponsors: 19 Democrats, 0 Republicans
IntroducedJul 21, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 136 words.

Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act or the MOMMIES Act This bill establishes a series of programs and requirements under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) relating to maternal health. For example, the bill expands eligibility for coverage under Medicaid and CHIP from 60 days to one year after the last day of pregnancy and requires such coverage to include oral health services. The bill also establishes a demonstration program in which states receive grants to implement or expand models for maternity care homes that provide services to Medicaid or CHIP beneficiaries. The Government Accountability Office must report on (1) gaps in coverage under Medicaid and CHIP for pregnant and postpartum women, and (2) the use of telehealth by state Medicaid programs to increase access to maternity care.

Context
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
Sponsor
1 of 117 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 6,357 words
Latest action
Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]