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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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-02-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Community life and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and health-based discrimination
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Education programs funding
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health care quality
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Higher education
  • Internet and video services
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Medical education
  • Mental health
  • Minority education
  • Minority employment
  • Minority health
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Women's health

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