Senators urge removal of pregnancy center links from federal Moms.gov site

gov. The site launched on Mother’s Day this year and is described by the administration as a resource offering guidance for new and expecting mothers, including information about pregnancy centers, federally qualified health centers, and nutritional support.

Concerns raised in letter The senators wrote that the site directs pregnant women to unregulated facilities known as crisis pregnancy centers. They stated this practice raises concerns about health, safety, and privacy, particularly after 21 states restricted abortion access following the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v.

Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The letter also noted that staff at these centers have no legal obligation to provide accurate information and are not required to follow HIPAA privacy rules.

Background on centers A Government Accountability Office report earlier this year estimated between 2,400 and 2,800 crisis pregnancy centers operated in the United States in 2025. Most receive funding from private sources, while a small number receive federal funds.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has stated that these facilities often present themselves as reproductive health clinics but aim to dissuade people from certain types of care, including abortion and contraception. The senators requested answers about how the website was developed and asked the Department of Health and Human Services to remove the pregnancy center links.

The White House and the department did not immediately respond to requests for comment. A separate letter from House Democrats earlier this month raised similar questions about the site’s goals and operation.