Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Moms Matter Act to Fund Maternal Mental Health and Addiction Services
A bill to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions received this bill on May 18, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains under committee review. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote before the bill can advance further.
While the bill addresses a popular issue, it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and faces a long road to becoming law.
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Students pursuing careers in maternal mental and behavioral health care would benefit from new or expanded training programs and scholarships funded by the workforce grants. Priority goes to programs that recruit students from racial and ethnic minority groups and those planning to work in underserved areas.
“expanding the capacity of existing schools or programs described in paragraph (1), for the purposes of increasing the number of students enrolled in such schools or programs, including by awarding scholarships for students.”
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
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is advocating for the Moms Matter Act to establish grant programs supporting mothers with mental health disorders and behavioral health treatments. The bill aims to grow and diversify the maternal health workforce to ensure culturally competent care.
Representative Lauren Underwood discusses the legislative pathway for the Momnibus Act, a suite of bills including the Moms Matter Act. She emphasizes the need for federal investment in community-based solutions to address the leading causes of maternal mortality, including mental health.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
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