80% of maternal deaths are preventable. The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act is the bold legislative answer America needs.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO

• What the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act is and why it matters
• How 13 bills work together to tackle the maternal health crisis
• Why racial and ethnic disparities in maternal care persist
• How doulas, midwives, and workforce diversity improve outcomes
• The role of housing, nutrition, and mental health in maternal care
• Which vulnerable populations get targeted protections under the law

The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act is a package of 13 bills reintroduced in 2026.It targets the root causes of maternal mortality, from social determinants like housing and nutrition to mental health, substance use, and climate risk.

Bills like the Kira Johnson Act, the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act, and the Environmental Justice for Moms and Babies Act show the breadth of this effort. Since 2023, over $200 million in Momnibus funding has been enacted.

Kidlaw's YouTube channel hosts fifteen individual bill summaries, visit the main channel page to explore them all.

Learn more about Momnibus 13 bills that comprise the Momnibus Act by visiting
https://kidlaw.org/2026/03/26/momnibus-13-bills-that-comprise-the-momnibus-act/

https://www.youtube.com/@KidlawACNJ