The Moms Matter Act aims to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, especially among groups with higher rates of maternal mortality and health disparities. It establishes two grant programs - one to fund services and provider training, and another to grow the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
The Moms Matter Act aims to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, especially among groups with higher rates of maternal mortality and health disparities. It establishes two grant programs - one to fund services and provider training, and another to grow the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Moms Matter Act</strong></p> <p>This bill establishes two grant programs to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, maternal health disparities, and other adverse outcomes.</p> <p>First, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must award grants for maternal behavioral health services and education and training for health care providers about maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders in pregnancy. Eligible grantees include (1) state, tribal, and local governments; (2) health care providers; and (3) organizations that serve pregnant and postpartum individuals.</p> <p>Second, the Department of Health and Human Services may award grants to grow and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce by establishing or expanding schools and training programs.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Establishes grants for maternal behavioral health services and provider training on mental health and substance use disorders during pregnancy
Creates grants to expand schools and training programs for the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce
Targets demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, morbidity, and other adverse outcomes
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If enacted, this bill would provide funding and resources to improve access to maternal mental health and substance use treatment, especially for communities that currently face the greatest health disparities. This could lead to better outcomes for pregnant and postpartum individuals, potentially reducing maternal mortality and morbidity rates.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
3312, 119th Congress (2025). "Moms Matter Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3312
