Moms Matter Act

House Bill

H.R. 3312

119th Congress

Moms Matter Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dale W. Strong

Representative

Republican

AL-5

Cosponsors

28

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

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.

SponsorDale W. Strong (R-AL)

Introduced9/8/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

ChamberHouse

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Moms Matter Act

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 tra

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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.

Bill Number: 3312
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (R-AL)
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: Moms Matter Act
Bill Number: 3312
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (R-AL)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced: 9/8/2025
Summary: 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

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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

Moms Matter Act 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. 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. 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.

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

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