Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 1599
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025
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Introduced 2025-05-05Topic: health careSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceMidwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2025 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 This bill establishes grants within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for establishing or expanding midwifery programs at institutions of higher education and nursing schools. In awarding grants, HRSA must give special consideration to institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.
Sponsors
- Ben Ray Luján Democrat sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-05 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2025-05-05 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |