CV NEWS FEED // Leading up to Mother’s Day this weekend, Senate Republicans are introducing a new piece of legislation that could expand access to prenatal and postpartum care for women.
According to a May 9 Axios report, Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala) and 10 other Senate Republicans introduced the MOMS Act on May 9. Co-sponsors of the bill include Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND).
“The bill would require states to apply child support obligations during pregnancy and would launch a website — Pregnancy.gov — with resources related to pregnancy, including information about adoption agencies, but not abortion clinics,” Axios reported.
“As a mom, I know firsthand that there is no greater blessing in life than our children and understand the types of challenges that women face during their pregnancy journeys and while raising their kids.,” Britt stated in a May 9 press release, adding:
I’m proud to support women throughout these seasons of motherhood. This legislation is further evidence that you can absolutely be pro-life, pro-woman, and pro-family at the same time.
The MOMS Act advances a comprehensive culture of life, grows and strengthens families, and ensures moms have the opportunities and resources needed so they and their children can thrive and live their American Dreams.
The bill also provides grants to pro-life nonprofits that provide prenatal and postpartum care.
Rubio stated in the release that “Being pro-life means being pro-mother,” continuing: “We need to work towards passing legislation that helps mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.”
