H.R.8811

Moms Matter Act aims to address maternal mental health and substance use disorders by expanding the workforce and improving care.

The Moms Matter Act introduces grants to expand and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce. It focuses on increasing the number of providers specializing in maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, particularly in areas with significant maternal health disparities. The bill also aims to improve integration of mental health services into primary care settings, establish or expand group prenatal and postpartum care programs, and develop programs to prevent suicide or self-harm among pregnant and postpartum individuals.