Action Mrs. Fischbach (for herself, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mrs. Hinson, Mr. Feenstra, Ms. Tenney, Mr. McGuire, Mrs. Cammack, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Harris of Maryland, and Mr. Finstad) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned Bill Number H.R. 10356 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Empowering Moms Act Full Title To amend section 511 of the Social Security Act to provide a resource directory and more opportunities for mothers to succeed.
Support legislation to amend section 511 of the Social Security Act to provide a resource directory and more opportunities for mothers to succeed.
Occurrences
"Expecting and new mothers deserve easy access to compassionate care and clear medical information," said Rep. Fischbach. "The Empowering Moms Act gives women real resources to help them navigate pregnancy and raise their families. We must do everything in our power to support mothers during their pregnancies and after. This bill does exactly that."
Evidence
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Action Mrs. Fischbach ... introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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To amend section 511 of the Social Security Act to provide a resource directory and more opportunities for mothers to succeed.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (10:00 AM)
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Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 10356, the “Empowering Moms Act”. Added 09/15/2026 at 11:14 AM
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Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act
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Sponsors Michelle Fischbach(MN)
Assessments
The verified original commitment states that Rep. Michelle Fischbach introduced H.R. 10356, and verified evidence confirms the bill's purpose was to amend section 511 of the Social Security Act to provide a resource directory and more opportunities for mothers to succeed. Because the judged commitment is to support legislation, not to secure enactment of the resource directory, introducing the relevant bill satisfies the action. No verified evidence shows final enactment, so this should not be treated as fulfillment of the broader policy outcome.