Peace Garden News

Pro-life members of Congress, led by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota, have introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act ahead of Mother’s Day. This legislative effort aims to provide resources and support for women in early motherhood stages, covering prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood periods.

The MOMS Act includes several initiatives such as the Unborn Child Support Act. This provision offers expectant mothers the option to receive child support from the father during pregnancy. The bill also proposes the creation of Pregnancy.gov, a federal platform with information on adoption agencies and pregnancy resource centers. Additionally, it introduces grant programs aimed at supporting women through their pregnancies and enhancing access to telehealth services in underserved areas.

Senator Cramer emphasized the importance of supporting mothers throughout motherhood: “Supporting moms throughout motherhood is essential to fostering a culture of life, and we want moms empowered and supported,” he said.

U.S. Senator Katie Britt from Alabama expressed her commitment: “At the heart of the MOMS Act is building a comprehensive culture of life to give moms, children, and families the support system they need to thrive.”

Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri highlighted his reasons for backing this initiative: “Being pro-life and pro-family means valuing not only the life of the child but doing everything we can to support moms throughout pregnancy and beyond.”

The bill has garnered co-sponsorship from numerous Republican senators including Marsha Blackburn (TN), Ted Budd (NC), John Cornyn (TX), Mike Crapo (ID), Steve Daines (MT), Deb Fischer (NE), Lindsey Graham (SC), Chuck Grassley (IA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS), Jim Justice (WV), James Lankford (OK), Roger Marshall (KS), Dave McCormick (PA), Jerry Moran (KS), Pete Ricketts (NE), Jim Risch (ID), Mike Rounds (SD), Tim Sheehy (MT), and Roger Wicker (MS).

Further details on the bill's text are available online.