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H.R. 8811 · 119th CongressHealth

Moms Matter Act has not moved since its introduction on May 14, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties

Sponsored by Clarke, Yvette D. D-NY · 51 cosponsors: 50 Democrats, 1 Republican
IntroducedMay 14, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 121 words.

Moms Matter Act This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of adverse maternal health outcomes. First, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants for maternal behavioral health services and education and training for health care providers about maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders in pregnancy. Eligible grantees include (1) state, tribal, and local governments; (2) health care providers; and (3) 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.

Context
Committees
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
Sponsor
1 of 130 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 2,136 words
Latest action
May 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]