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Maternal Mental Health Support: Grants for Care and Specialist Training.

This Act aims to improve access to mental health care and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially in high-risk demographic groups. It establishes grant programs enabling local organizations and medical facilities to expand services, including integrating mental health care into primary care settings. Furthermore, the Act allocates funds to train and increase the number of maternal mental health specialists, thereby improving the quality and availability of assistance.
Key points
New grants ($25 million annually) to establish or expand maternal care programs focusing on mental health and substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
Priority support for areas with high maternal mortality rates and lack of specialist access (Health Professional Shortage Areas).
Funding for programs aimed at reducing stigma, raising awareness of warning signs, and preventing suicide among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
Grants ($15 million annually) for training and increasing the maternal mental health workforce, with an emphasis on recruiting individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups.
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Print number: 118_HR_3312
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Moms Matter Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3312.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New grants ($25 million annually) to establish or expand maternal care programs focusing on mental health and substance use disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Priority support for areas with high maternal mortality rates and lack of specialist access (Health Professional Shortage Areas).
  • Funding for programs aimed at reducing stigma, raising awareness of warning signs, and preventing suicide among pregnant and postpartum individuals.
  • Grants ($15 million annually) for training and increasing the maternal mental health workforce, with an emphasis on recruiting individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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