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Community Mentors for Moms Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 477

Bill 118 hr 477, also known as the Community Mentors for Moms Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that would provide support and mentorship to mothers who are experiencing challenges in their lives.

The program outlined in the bill would connect mothers with trained mentors from their local community who can offer guidance, support, and resources to help them navigate difficult situations. These mentors would be volunteers who have experience in areas such as parenting, mental health, and social services.

The Community Mentors for Moms Act aims to address issues such as postpartum depression, financial instability, and lack of access to resources that many mothers face. By providing a support system through mentorship, the bill seeks to improve the well-being of both mothers and their children. Overall, the Community Mentors for Moms Act is designed to promote the health and stability of families by offering a valuable support system to mothers in need. It is currently being considered by Congress and has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 477

Community Mentors for Moms Act

This bill requires the Health Resources & Services Administration to make grants for demonstration projects that provide community-based maternal mentoring, which may include dedicated individual mentors and networks of peer and community support groups.

Current Status of Bill HR 477

Bill HR 477 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 477 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023.  Bill HR 477's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 3, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 477

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 477

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Child care and development
- Child health
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Family planning and birth control
- Family services
- Government studies and investigations
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 477

Community Mentors for Moms Act
Community Mentors for Moms Act
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to establish a grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs.

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