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

Original title: MOMS Act

May 7, 2025

maternal health pregnancy resources telehealth child support federal grants

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.May 7, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This bill would establish a new federal digital clearinghouse for maternal resources and change child support laws to include unborn children, impacting how states manage pregnancy-related support services and family law enforcement.

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 have access to a new federal website to locate local maternal resources and support services.

State governments

States are invited to provide resource recommendations and may apply for federal grants to build local resource aggregation systems.

Abortion providers and related organizations

These entities are explicitly prohibited from being listed on the federal website or receiving grant funding under the act.

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 aims to expand telehealth access for maternal care and allow for child support enforcement on behalf of unborn children.

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 resources for pregnant and postpartum women based on ZIP code and distance.
Prohibits 'prohibited entities'—defined as organizations 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 help them aggregate and manage local maternal resource lists.
Allows users to provide contact information on the website for follow-up outreach via phone or email.
Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress 180 days after the website launch regarding traffic, user feedback, and resource gaps.
Authorizes 'such sums as may be necessary' for appropriations from fiscal years 2025 through 2030.
Includes provisions to improve access to prenatal and postnatal telehealth care.
Establishes a legal framework for child support enforcement on behalf of unborn children.
Requires the website to be accessible in languages other than English.

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 the website?

The bill requires that reports to Congress regarding website usage must not include any personal identifying information of users.

What kind of resources will be listed on Pregnancy.gov?

The site will list mentorship, medical services (including obstetrical/gynecological support and ), financial assistance, childcare, and legal support.

Why It Matters

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Expansion of Child Support Law

The bill introduces a federal framework for child support enforcement to begin during pregnancy, rather than after birth.

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Connected Entities

personMrs. Fischbach“Primary sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.”Map →

otherPregnancy.gov“Proposed federal website to aggregate maternal resources.”Map →

otherPublic Health Service Act“Existing law that this bill seeks to amend.”Map →

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