Moms Matter Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 25, 2021)
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.
What just happenedFeb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 2021
- Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 25, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate