Bill

HR 3235

MOMS Act

119th Congress Introduced by Kat Cammack and 18 co-sponsors

The MOMS Act enhances support for expecting mothers by improving access to prenatal care, creating resource hubs, and enforcing child support for unborn children.

Introduced in House

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Bill Summary · HR 3235

Summary of HR 3235 - MOMS Act

Bill Number: HR 3235
Title: More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act (MOMS Act)
Status: Introduced in House
Introduced Date: May 07, 2025
Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

The MOMS Act aims to enhance support for expecting mothers by creating a comprehensive framework of resources and services. The bill focuses on improving access to prenatal and postnatal care, establishing a federal clearinghouse of resources, and ensuring child support enforcement for unborn children. The overarching goal is to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed during and after pregnancy.

Key Provisions

The MOMS Act is organized into three main titles, each addressing different aspects of maternal support:

TITLE I—Federal Clearinghouse of Resources for Expecting Moms

Sec. 101: Pregnancy.gov
Establishes a centralized online resource hub for expecting mothers, providing information on pregnancy-related topics.
Sec. 102: National List of Licensed Child Placement Agencies
Creates a national directory of licensed agencies to assist mothers in finding suitable child placement options.
Sec. 103: List of Funding Opportunities Available to Pregnancy Support Centers
Compiles available funding sources for pregnancy support centers to enhance their services.

TITLE II—Improving Access to Prenatal and Postnatal Resources

Sec. 201: Positive Alternatives for Women
Promotes positive alternatives for women facing unplanned pregnancies, ensuring they have access to supportive resources.
Sec. 202: Improving Access to Prenatal and Postnatal Telehealth Care
Expands telehealth services for prenatal and postnatal care, making it easier for mothers to receive medical support remotely.

TITLE III—Unborn Child Support

Sec. 301: Child Support Enforcement on Behalf of Unborn Children
Establishes mechanisms for enforcing child support for unborn children, ensuring financial support is available even before birth.

Who Would Be Affected

The MOMS Act would primarily benefit:
- Expecting mothers seeking resources and support during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy support centers that would receive funding and resources to enhance their services.
- Unborn children, as the bill aims to establish child support enforcement on their behalf.

Procedural Aspects

The bill was introduced in the House on May 07, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for further consideration.
The timeline for further actions and discussions within these committees will be determined by the Speaker of the House.