H.R. 909

Referred to Committee

Moms Matter Act

Introduced 2/8/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/9/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 2/8/2021

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Policy Area: Health

Community life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMedical educationMental healthMinority educationMinority employment