Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
Maternal Health: Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. It is actively moving through the system, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet. There is no companion bill listed at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many bills like this are introduced every year and often get stuck in committees before they can be voted on.
Key Points
- This bill asks experts to study how domestic violence and other types of abuse affect the health of pregnant people and new parents. It looks at how issues like stalking, trafficking, and assault might lead to higher risks of death, suicide, or drug overdoses.
- The government would provide 15 million dollars a year in grants to help local groups, hospitals, and Tribal organizations. These funds would be used to create new ways to support victims of abuse and improve health outcomes for both parents and children.
- The plan focuses on helping groups that often face higher risks, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, as well as younger mothers. It also aims to improve training for healthcare workers so they can better recognize and help people in dangerous situations.
- New guidelines would be created for doctors and states to help them talk to patients about healthy relationships. These rules would also help hospitals partner with local organizations that specialize in helping survivors of violence.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
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