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US S4296

US S4296
MOMS Act More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act


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Introduced
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act (MOMS Act), aims to provide more resources and support for expecting and new mothers. Key provisions include: 1. Establishing a federal website called Pregnancy.gov to serve as a clearinghouse of relevant resources for pregnant and postpartum women, including information on mentorship, healthcare, financial assistance, childcare, and other supportive services. 2. Requiring states to report licensed child placement agencies to the federal government for inclusion on the Pregnancy.gov website. 3. Providing grants to states to establish or support systems to aggregate relevant resources for pregnant and postpartum women. 4. Prohibiting the inclusion of any resources offered by entities that perform, induce, or refer for abortions on the Pregnancy.gov website. 5. Creating a new grant program called "Positive Alternatives for Women" to support entities that assist women in carrying their pregnancies to term and caring for their babies after birth. 6. Providing grants to eligible entities, such as those in rural or medically underserved areas, to improve access to prenatal and postnatal telehealth care. 7. Amending the Social Security Act to allow for the establishment and enforcement of child support obligations for the biological father of an unborn child, with the consent and input of the mother.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Maternal Health
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Family Issues
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4296/all-info 05/10/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4296/BILLS-118s4296is.pdf 06/14/2024
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