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Moms Matter Act (H.R. 8811)

Referred to Committee
Introduced 5/14/2026•119th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

5/14/2026 • 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 demographic groups with elevated rates of adverse maternal health outcomes.

First, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants for maternal behavioral health services and education and training for health care providers about maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders in pregnancy. Eligible grantees include (1) state, tribal, and local governments; (2) health care providers; and (3) 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 • 5/14/2026

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (52)

Party Breakdown

51
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Democrat • NY-9

Sponsored 5/14/2026

Cosponsors (51)

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Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

D-NJ-10

Joined 5/14/2026

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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

D-MI-12

Joined 5/14/2026

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 5/14/2026

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 14, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/14/2026

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors51

Sources and method

· Record updated Oct 28, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Oct 28, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, May 14, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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