Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
Maternal Health: Protecting Moms from Domestic Violence
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses the popular issue of maternal health, but it must still compete for time and funding in a busy legislative schedule.
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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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect Moms From Domestic Violence Act
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