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S. 1630: More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act

This bill, known as the "More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act" or the "MOMS Act," aims to enhance support for mothers and families through various provisions. The key components of the bill include the following:

Title I—Federal Clearinghouse of Resources for Expecting Moms

The bill mandates the creation of a public website called pregnancy.gov. This website will serve as a comprehensive resource for pregnant women and new parents, offering:

A directory of resources available for pregnant and postpartum women.
Tools to generate lists of resources based on a user’s ZIP code.
Options to find resources within various distances (1 mile, 5 miles, etc.) from the user’s location.
Mechanisms to conduct assessments and provide contact information for follow-ups regarding additional resources.

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) will be responsible for the website, ensuring that it includes resources recommended by states and does not feature any prohibited entities that perform or promote abortion services.

Title II—Improving Access to Prenatal and Postnatal Resources

This title focuses on enhancing access to services for expectant and new mothers:

Positive Alternatives for Women: Grants will be provided to nonprofit organizations to assist women in carrying pregnancies to term and to support postpartum care without charging for services. Organizations receiving these grants are required to not have any affiliation with entities that perform or promote abortions.
Telehealth Services: Grants will also be awarded to entities aimed at improving access to prenatal and postnatal telehealth care, particularly in underserved areas. Eligible entities will be those that do not engage in abortion services.

Title III—Unborn Child Support

This section introduces measures for child support on behalf of unborn children. It amendments state plans regarding child support enforcement, including:

Allowing for child support obligations for unborn children, which can begin retroactively from the month of conception if requested by the mother.
Providing a framework for determining payment amounts through the courts while considering the mother's interests.
Restrictions on establishing paternity unless permitted by the mother to ensure that such measures do not pose harm to the unborn child.

Authorization and Reporting

The bill sets forth authorization for appropriations necessary to implement these programs through 2030. Additionally, reports will be required to ensure transparency and track the effectiveness of the resources and services provided through the established programs.