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MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024
2/3/2024, 12:45 PM
Summary of Bill S 3641
The MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 3641, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and resources for mothers who are serving in the military.
The bill aims to address the unique challenges that military mothers face, such as balancing their military duties with their responsibilities as parents. It includes provisions for increased access to childcare services, flexible work schedules, and support for breastfeeding mothers.
Additionally, the MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024 seeks to improve mental health services for military mothers, recognizing the increased risk of postpartum depression and other mental health issues that they may face. The bill also includes provisions for increased maternity leave and support for military mothers who are transitioning back to civilian life. Overall, the MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024 is designed to ensure that military mothers have the support they need to fulfill their duties while also caring for their families. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to address the unique challenges faced by this group of service members.
The bill aims to address the unique challenges that military mothers face, such as balancing their military duties with their responsibilities as parents. It includes provisions for increased access to childcare services, flexible work schedules, and support for breastfeeding mothers.
Additionally, the MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024 seeks to improve mental health services for military mothers, recognizing the increased risk of postpartum depression and other mental health issues that they may face. The bill also includes provisions for increased maternity leave and support for military mothers who are transitioning back to civilian life. Overall, the MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024 is designed to ensure that military mothers have the support they need to fulfill their duties while also caring for their families. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to address the unique challenges faced by this group of service members.
Congressional Summary of S 3641
Maintaining Our Obligation to Moms Who Serve Act of 2024 or the MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a pilot program within military treatment facilities to assess the feasibility and impact of providing evidence-based prevention programs for perinatal mental health conditions to pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and dependents.
DOD must (1) establish an advisory committee to assist in the implementation of the pilot program, and (2) study the effectiveness of the pilot program in preventing or reducing the onset of symptoms of perinatal mental health conditions.
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Current Status of Bill S 3641
Bill S 3641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2024. Bill S 3641 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2024. Bill S 3641's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of January 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3641
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3641
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3641
MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024
MOMS Who Serve Act of 2024
Maintaining Our Obligation to Moms Who Serve Act of 2024
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for evidence-based perinatal mental health prevention for pregnant and postpartum members of the Armed Forces and dependents, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3641
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