As Spanberger reviews state-level ‘Momnibus’ bills, Kaine and Booker try again on a federal package

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 480

Last Updated: 3 days, 3 hours ago

Legislative efforts to address maternal health disparities are continuing to gain traction in both Richmond and Washington, D.C.

Less than a week after a fresh batch of bills cleared the Virginia General Assembly and were sent to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ announced a 13-bill package called the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.

Another round of ‘Momnibus’ bills are headed towards the governor …

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