Bill · S. 4387· Senate(119-S-4387)
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act" directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study how various forms of violence, trauma, and psychiatric disorders affect maternal morbidity and mortality. The bill provides grants to eligible entities to create innovative approaches and education campaigns to improve health outcomes for victims. It specifically focuses on the impacts on diverse communities and adolescent mothers. Additionally, the Secretary must provide guidance to healthcare providers and tribes on screening and trauma-informed care. The act authorizes $15 million annually from 2027 through 2029 for these grants.
Yes· 3 of 30
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+9
Provides significant support for Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, and Indian Health Service.
Would women be better off under this?+9
Directly addresses maternal mortality and morbidity for victims of intimate partner violence.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
Explicitly targets and prioritizes research and funding for Black and African American birthing persons.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Research on High-Risk Factors: The bill requires a study to examine how issues like domestic violence, human trafficking, and forced marriage increase risks of suicide, homicide, and poor birth outcomes for pregnant and postpartum persons (Section 2).
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Focus on Underserved Groups: The study and grant priorities specifically target diverse communities, including Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and LGBTQIA2S+ birthing persons, as well as adolescent mothers (Section 2(b)(2) and Section 3(d)(3)).
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Funding for Innovative Care: Grants are provided to a wide range of entities, such as nonprofits, hospitals, and Tribal governments, to implement culturally relevant education and health improvements for victims of violence (Section 3(a) and Section 3(c)).
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Improved Healthcare Guidance: The act requires the creation of protocols for universal education on healthy relationships and routine assessments of intimate partner violence and mental health (Section 4(1)).
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Community Partnerships: The bill promotes the creation of sustainable partnerships between healthcare providers and community-based organizations that address violence and trauma (Section 4(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+9Good For Women+9Good For African Americans+8Good For Hispanic Americans+8Good For Asian Americans+7Good For L G B T Q Community+7Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Young Adults+6Good For Children+5Good For Immigrants+5Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Veterans+5Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For White Americans+4Good For High Income Households+3Good For Students+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Research Funding+7Improves Mental Health Access+6Improves Veterans Healthcare+4Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7Improves Gender Equality+6Improves L G B T Q Rights+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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