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Rep. Mace Issues Statement on the introduction of her Standing with Moms Act

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2 years ago

July 15, 2022

Rep. Nancy Mace (SC-01) on Thursday released the following statement on the Introduction of her Standing with Moms Act:

“It’s important that in our approach to promoting life as a country, we also provide women with the family planning resources they need to carry a healthy baby to term and succeed as new mothers. The Standing with Moms Act will create life.gov, a resource portal giving pregnant women in every state access to the most comprehensive network of resources available at the local, state and federal level as well as in the private sector. I look forward to partnering with Senator Rubio who is introducing the Senate companion to ensure expecting mothers are supported across the country.”

The Standing with Moms act directs HHS to create and maintain a family planning website called life.gov to give pregnant women in every state access to a network of family planning resources tailored to their specific needs and location in these areas:

Education
Healthcare
Childcare
Mental health
Legal support
Financial assistance
Prenatal care

This bill also updates HHS’s Maternal Mental Healthcare hotline to ensure expecting mothers have access to around the clock assistance to help navigate these resources.

The legislation is endorsed by National Right to Life, Concerned Women for America, Abortion Survivor’s Network, Americans United for Life and March for Life.