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US HR8801

US HR8801
MOMS Act More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act


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Introduced
06/21/2024
In Committee
12/17/2024
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. The key provisions of the bill 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 opportunities, health services, financial assistance, and other support services. 2. Requiring states to submit a list of licensed child placement agencies to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, which will be compiled and made publicly available on the pregnancy.gov website. 3. Directing the Secretary to compile and maintain a list of federal funding opportunities available to pregnancy support centers on the pregnancy.gov website. 4. Providing grants to eligible non-profit entities to offer information, referrals, and direct services to support women in carrying their pregnancies to term and caring for their babies after birth. 5. Authorizing grants to eligible entities to improve access to prenatal and postnatal telehealth care, particularly in rural, frontier, and medically underserved areas. 6. Amending the Social Security Act to allow states to establish and enforce child support obligations on behalf of unborn children.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. (on 12/17/2024)

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/house-bill/8801/all-info 06/22/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8801/BILLS-118hr8801ih.pdf 08/08/2024
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