United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 477 — Community Mentors for Moms Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

To amend title V of the Social Security Act to establish a grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Social security · 42 U.S.C. ch. 7 Amends the act as a whole

Also cites: 26 U.S.C. § 1400Z-1, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-1

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a new grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs under Title V of the Social Security Act.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    SEC. 514. GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED MATERNAL MENTORING PROGRAMS.

    This section creates a new grant program specifically for community-based maternal mentoring.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    (a) In General.--In addition to any other payments made under this title to a State, the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities to conduct demonstration projects for, and enable such entities to deliver services under, community-based mentoring programs...

    The Secretary is authorized to provide grants to entities for community-based maternal mentoring programs.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    (b) Application.--The Secretary may not award funds made available under this subsection on a noncompetitive basis...

    Establishes requirements for grant applications that ensure competitive funding and specific program design.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    (c) Requirements.--(1) Core components.--A community maternal mentoring program conducted with a grant made under this section shall include the following core components...

    Defines core components required for community maternal mentoring programs funded by the grants.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    (d) Prioritization.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall identify and prioritize high-risk populations in provision of services...

    Mandates that grant recipients prioritize services for high-risk populations.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 701

    (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026.

    Authorizes appropriations to fund the new maternal mentoring program.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 477 do?
To amend title V of the Social Security Act to establish a grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs.
Who sponsors HR 477?
HR 477 is sponsored by Miller, Carol D. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 477?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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