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The MOMS Act (More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act)

Original title: MOMS Act

April 15, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.May 9, 2024
Lead sponsor

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would create a new federal digital portal for maternal resources and authorize federal funding for state-level resource systems, while explicitly prohibiting any participating organization from performing or counseling for abortions.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pregnant and postpartum women

They would be the primary users of the proposed Pregnancy.gov website and the intended recipients of the aggregated resources.

Abortion providers and counseling organizations

These entities are explicitly prohibited from being listed on the website or receiving federal grants authorized by the bill.

State governments

States are invited to provide resource recommendations and may apply for federal grants to support their own resource aggregation systems.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The MOMS Act proposes creating a federal website, Pregnancy.gov, to connect pregnant and postpartum women with local resources. It also seeks to expand telehealth access, establish child support enforcement for unborn children, and provide grants to states for resource coordination, while excluding organizations that provide or counsel for abortions.

Key Facts

  • Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to launch Pregnancy.gov within one year of enactment.
  • The website will provide a searchable database of local resources for pregnant and postpartum women based on ZIP code.
  • Prohibits 'prohibited entities'—defined as those that perform, refer for, or counsel in favor of abortions—from being listed on the website or receiving federal grants under this act.
  • Authorizes federal grants to states to build or support systems that aggregate maternal resources.
  • Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within 180 days of the website's launch regarding traffic, user feedback, and resource gaps.
  • Authorizes 'such sums as may be necessary' for appropriations from fiscal years 2024 through 2029.
  • Includes provisions to improve access to prenatal and postnatal telehealth care.
  • Establishes a framework for child support enforcement on behalf of unborn children.
  • Requires the Secretary to ensure the website is accessible in multiple languages.
  • Mandates that the Secretary may not delegate the implementation of the website below the level of the Office of the Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'prohibited entity' under this bill?
A is any organization, including its affiliates or clinics, that performs, induces, refers for, or counsels in favor of abortions, or provides financial support to organizations that do.
Will my personal information be shared if I use Pregnancy.gov?
The bill requires the Secretary to submit reports to Congress that do not include any personal identifying information regarding individuals who have used the website.
What kind of resources will be listed on the website?
The website will list resources for mentorship, medical services (including prenatal/postnatal care), financial assistance, nutrition, childcare, mental health services, and adoption/foster care support.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would create a new federal digital portal for maternal resources and authorize federal funding for state-level resource systems, while explicitly prohibiting any participating organization from performing or counseling for abortions.

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Exclusionary Funding Criteria

The bill introduces a strict 'prohibited entity' clause that ties federal resource aggregation and grant eligibility to the exclusion of abortion-related services.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsThe committee to which the bill was referred.Map →
otherPregnancy.govThe proposed federal website for maternal resources.Map →
personMrs. BrittLead sponsor of the bill in the Senate.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance75
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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment10
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