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Moms Matter Act

Introduced: February 8, 2021 Introduced by: Blunt Rochester, Lisa Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov

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Became law

Feb 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Feb 8, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 8, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now February 9, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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