S. 1697 · 117th Congress · Senate

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
May 19, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

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. HRSA may prioritize funding for institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and that promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 19, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 19, 2021

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