Moms Matter Act has not moved since its introduction on May 14, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties
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.
- 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
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 3
- 119th H.R. 7973 Momnibus Act D · Introduced
- 119th S. 4552 Moms Matter Act D · Introduced
- 119th S. 5283 Momnibus Act D · Introduced