MOMnibus 3.5

Arguments in Favor

Supporters argue this bill addresses a critical public health crisis, citing that the U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations and that Black women face significantly higher risks. They contend the bill's multi-faceted approach—including community grants, provider training on implicit bias, and expanding lactation support—targets both systemic healthcare inequities and practical barriers to care. Advocates emphasize that most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable and that implicit bias training for healthcare providers is evidence-based and necessary to improve patient outcomes.