Bill · S. 4552· Senate(119-S-4552)

Moms Matter Act

Age: 60 years

New York

Introduced: 5/18/2026
Last activity: 5/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by: Kirsten Gillibrand
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Moms Matter Act" is designed to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders through targeted grant programs. It establishes a grant program managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund community-based care, education, and support services. The bill prioritizes funding for entities operating in areas with high rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and health professional shortages. Additionally, it creates workforce grants to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce. The legislation authorizes specific funding appropriations for these programs spanning fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Yes· 3 of 24

Would women be better off under this?+9
The entire bill is dedicated to improving maternal mental health, preventing suicide, and addressing substance use disorders for pregnant and postpartum women.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The legislation explicitly establishes grant programs to expand access to maternal mental health care and substance use disorder treatment.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The legislation explicitly focuses on demographic groups, such as Black Americans, experiencing elevated rates of maternal mortality.