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H.R. 8811: Moms Matter Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 14, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, May 14, 2026

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 adverse maternal health 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

51

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Yvette Clarke D-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced4 events+18
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History

  1. May 14, 2026Introduced in the House by Yvette Clarke.
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  1. May 14, 2026Introduced in House
  2. May 14, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.