Tell the Senate Moms and Families Need the Help Provided by the American Rescue Plan
Mom Congress
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the latest COVID relief package which provides the following critical supports for moms and families, including:
Simplifies the process for states to extend “pregnancy Medicaid” coverage from 60 days postpartum to 12 months postpartum
Direct relief checks for individuals and families who qualify
Funds to help states sustain child care providers and to help schools reopen safely
Extension and expansion of emergency paid and sick leave for workers
Enhancement of the Child Tax Credit, especially for young children
Increased funds for the Supplemental Nutrition and Food Assistance Program (SNAP), school meals, and other nutrition programs that are in high demand
Expanded unemployment benefits
Additional funds to hire 100,000 new public health workers (which could include certified peer specialists and community health workers)
Housing assistance for rent, mortgage, and utilities
Support for families through family resource and home visiting programs
The Senate is now debating what to include in its own version and will vote to move the package forward.
Your Senators need to hear from you that the provisions of the house bill matter to moms like you.
Contact your Senators today with a few clicks of a button to urge them to invest in the resources families need right now so we are best positioned to support our children and contribute to a viable economy.
**Note, adding a few sentences about how these benefits will help you or families in your community that you know, can make a big difference in helping your senators understand how these benefits impact families in their home states.**