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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish grant programs for maternal mental health eq- uity and to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce.
AI Summary
This bill, the Moms Matter Act, establishes a grant program for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill also creates a grant program to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce, prioritizing entities that recruit and retain students from racial and ethnic minority groups and other underserved populations. Key provisions include funding for programs to improve integration of maternal and behavioral health services, expand access to prenatal and postpartum care, and provide education and training for maternity care providers on identifying and referring patients with mental health or substance use issues.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/484/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s484/BILLS-117s484is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s484/BILLS-117s484is.pdf.pdf |
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