The MOMS Act creates several new federal programs and resources aimed at supporting pregnant women, postpartum women, and mothers of young children. The bill establishes a website called pregnancy.gov that will serve as a clearinghouse of resources including health services, financial assistance, adoption information, and childcare options, with users able to search for services by ZIP code and distance. The legislation also creates grant programs to help states identify and list licensed child placement agencies and to fund nonprofit organizations that provide pregnancy support services such as medical care, housing assistance, and parenting education.
The bill includes provisions to improve access to prenatal and postnatal care in underserved areas by funding telehealth equipment for at-home monitoring and screening. Additionally, it amends child support enforcement laws to allow states to establish child support obligations from biological fathers beginning at the time of conception, with payments potentially collected retroactively. Funding is authorized for fiscal years 2024 through 2029, though specific appropriation amounts are not specified. The child support provisions take effect two years after enactment. Throughout the legislation, entities that perform abortions or provide financial support to abortion providers are excluded from receiving grants or having their services listed on the pregnancy.gov website.
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