Legislate for Change
Our Legislate pillar advances federal and state legislation to address maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities. We support the Momnibus, Kira Johnson Act, Dads Matter Act, and state-level replication.
Legislation drives systemic change. We champion the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (13 bills), H.R.1212 Kira Johnson Act, the bipartisan Dads Matter Act, and Georgia-level Momnibus and Dads Matter initiatives. We partner with peer organizations to promote paid parental leave and childcare legislation.
Momnibus Support & Kira Johnson Act
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act consists of 13 bills addressing maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities. H.R.1212 Kira Johnson Act establishes grants for community-based programs, provider training on racism/bias, and respectful maternity care compliance.
Dads Matter Act
Bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Senators Warnock (D-GA) and Rubio (R-FL). Directs HHS to launch a public awareness campaign and provide guidance to states to encourage father involvement during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Learn more ↗Advocacy Partnerships
Partner and scale advocacy with March of Dimes, Chamber of Mothers, Count the Kicks. Promote Paid Parental Leave, NIH Improve Act, Childcare Workforce and Facilities Act, Childcare for Every Community Act.
Learn more ↗Replicate federal Dads Matter Act legislation for fathers in maternal health in the state of Georgia. Launched 2025.
Learn more ↗Replicate federal Momnibus legislation for comprehensive maternal health reform in Georgia. Launched 2025.
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Federal bills in Momnibus
2
Congressional testimonies
5
Programs federal & state