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DemocratBill · H.R. 6303· House(119-HR-6303)

CARE for Moms Act

Rep. Kelly
Age: 70 years
Illinois
Introduced
11/25/2025
Last activity
11/25/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Robin Kelly
Cosponsors
Democrat - 11Republican - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The CARE for Moms Act is a bill designed to improve Federal efforts to prevent maternal mortality. It establishes a grant program to support State-Based Perinatal Quality Collaboratives to improve health outcomes. The bill expands Medicaid and CHIP coverage to include oral health services and 12-month postpartum coverage. It also provides funding for regional centers to address implicit bias and cultural competency in healthcare. Additionally, the act creates a pilot program for rural obstetric mobile health units and a program to grow the doula workforce. Finally, the bill increases excise taxes on various tobacco products.

Yes· 3 of 13

  • Would women be better off under this?+9

    The bill provides comprehensive support for maternal health, including dental, continuous postpartum coverage, and doula services.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8

    The bill specifically addresses the higher maternal mortality rates faced by Black women through specialized training and support.

  • Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes?+8

    The bill expands Medicaid coverage to include oral health services and extends continuous postpartum benefits.

The opposite

  • Does this raise the taxes companies pay?-1

    The bill increases excise taxes on tobacco products which impacts manufacturers and distributors.