MOMS Act

The MOMS Act (More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed) would establish federal support for women during pregnancy and early motherhood. The bill would create a website called Pregnancy.gov that would help expecting and postpartum mothers find local resources including adoption agencies, pregnancy resource centers, health services, financial assistance, and legal support. It would also establish grant programs for nonprofit organizations to support women during pregnancy and after birth, and provide funding for medical equipment and telehealth technology in rural and medically underserved areas to improve access to prenatal and postnatal care. Additionally, the bill would allow states to apply child support obligations during pregnancy. The legislation is currently under committee consideration in the Senate and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.