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H.R. 3436 (104th)

MOMS Act of 1996

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Introduced

10 May 1996

Last action

7 June 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Minimum Obstetrical Medical Security Act of 1996 - MOMS Act of 1996 - Requires a health plan or an employee health benefit plan that provides maternity (including childbirth) benefits to provide coverage for a minimum period after delivery and, in certain circumstances, for post-delivery follow-up care. Prohibits a plan from taking certain punitive or incentive actions regarding mothers and providers.

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Timeline

  1. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E767-768)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 10 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 15 May 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 7 June 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 1996

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    Introduced in House · EN · 10 May 1996

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