To direct 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 beneficiaries, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of HR 7087

Maintaining our Obligation to Moms who Serve Act or the MOMS Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a pilot program within military medical 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 beneficiaries.

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7087

Bill HR 7087 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2024. Bill HR 7087 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2024. Bill HR 7087's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of January 25, 2024

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To direct 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 beneficiaries, and for other purposes.