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Community Mentors for Moms Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 48
Bill 118 s 48, also known as the Community Mentors for Moms Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program that would provide support and guidance to mothers who are experiencing challenges in their lives.
The program outlined in the bill would connect mothers with mentors from their local community who can offer advice, resources, and emotional support. These mentors would be trained to assist mothers in navigating issues such as parenting, mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare.
The Community Mentors for Moms Act aims to address the growing need for support for mothers, particularly those who may be facing difficult circumstances such as poverty, domestic violence, or mental health challenges. By providing a network of mentors who can offer guidance and assistance, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for both mothers and their children. If passed, the Community Mentors for Moms Act would allocate funding to support the training and coordination of mentors, as well as the development of resources and programs to assist mothers in need. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of providing support to mothers in order to promote the well-being of families and communities.
The program outlined in the bill would connect mothers with mentors from their local community who can offer advice, resources, and emotional support. These mentors would be trained to assist mothers in navigating issues such as parenting, mental health, financial stability, and access to healthcare.
The Community Mentors for Moms Act aims to address the growing need for support for mothers, particularly those who may be facing difficult circumstances such as poverty, domestic violence, or mental health challenges. By providing a network of mentors who can offer guidance and assistance, the bill seeks to improve outcomes for both mothers and their children. If passed, the Community Mentors for Moms Act would allocate funding to support the training and coordination of mentors, as well as the development of resources and programs to assist mothers in need. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of providing support to mothers in order to promote the well-being of families and communities.
Congressional Summary of S 48
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 48
Bill S 48 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill S 48 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2023. Bill S 48's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 48
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 48
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesPotential 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 S 48
Community Mentors for Moms Act
Community Mentors for Moms Act
A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to establish a grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 48
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