Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act

Key Points

• This bill orders a major study to look at how domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking increase the risk of death or serious health problems for pregnant women and new mothers. It specifically looks at how these issues lead to higher rates of suicide, homicide, and drug overdoses.
• The government would provide $15 million each year in grants to help local organizations, hospitals, and Tribal governments develop new ways to support victims. These programs would focus on improving health outcomes for both the mother and the child during and after pregnancy.
• The policy focuses on helping communities that face the highest risks, including Black, Hispanic, and Tribal populations. It also aims to help younger mothers and people in the LGBTQIA2S+ community who are experiencing violence.
• Health clinics and doctors would receive new official guidance on how to talk to patients about healthy relationships. This includes training on how to spot signs of abuse and how to provide care that is sensitive to the trauma a person has experienced.

Impact Analysis

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