Cramer Leads MOMS Act to Support Culture of Life, Empower Women and Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pro-life members of Congress like U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) have long recognized the importance of providing strong support for pregnant mothers. To honor moms across the country ahead of Mother's Day, Cramer joined U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in introducing their More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. The bill provides resources and support for women in the earliest stages of motherhood, including prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood.

Notably, the MOMS Act includes Cramer's Unborn Child Support Act which supports expectant mothers and their unborn children by giving them the option to receive child support from the father during pregnancy. It also authorizes the creation of Pregnancy.gov, a federal clearinghouse with information about adoption agencies, pregnancy resource centers, and a national list of federal funding opportunities for non-profits and healthcare entities. The MOMS Act establishes a grant program to support women in carrying their pregnancies to term and care for their newborn babies. It also creates a grant program to expand access to pre- and post-natal telehealth appointments in rural and medically underserved areas.

Cramer is a strong supporter of life, co-chairing the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. Earlier this year, he received an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony List for voting "consistently to defend the lives of the unborn and infants."

"Supporting moms throughout motherhood is essential to fostering a culture of life, and we want moms empowered and supported," said Cramer. "The MOMS Act will help provide them with the resources they need in the early stages of motherhood, and help them gain access to the child support payments they may need."

"The Republican Party is the party of life, the party of parents, and the party of families," said Britt. "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 and live their American Dream. As a mom myself, I don't have to wonder what other moms are facing - I'm living it. I know firsthand that there is no greater blessing in life than our children and I also understand the types of challenges that women face during their pregnancy journeys and while raising their kids. I'm proud to support women throughout these seasons of motherhood, and the MOMS Act is part of my continued commitment to fight on their behalf."

"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," said Schmitt. "I'm glad to introduce this bill to help ensure moms have the resources they need and help set families on the path to achieving the American dream."

Cosponsors of the MOMS Act include U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Budd (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Justice (R-WV), James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), and Roger Wicker (R-MS).

Bill text can be found here, and a section-by-section of the bill can be found here.