Moms Matter Act
- Last Action
- 2/9/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-09Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-02-08Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-02-08Introduced in House
- 2021-02-08Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-08 (00)
Moms Matter Act
This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on racial and ethnic minority groups.
First, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants for maternal behavioral health services. Eligible grantees include
- state, tribal, and local governments;
- health care providers; and
- organizations that serve pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Second, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce by establishing or expanding schools and training programs.
Cosponsors (20)
- John Katko (R-NY)
- Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Nikema Williams (D-GA)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
- Ro Khanna (D-CA)
- Lucy McBath (D-GA)
- ADAM SMITH (D-WA)
- Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
- Al Lawson (D-FL)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)
- TIM RYAN (D-OH)
- ADAM SCHIFF (D-CA)
- Henry Johnson (D-GA)
- Steven Horsford (D-NV)
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
- Nanette Barragan (D-CA)
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