S. 1851 · 118th Congress · Senate

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
Jun 7, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2023 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 07, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. JUN 07, 2023IntroReferral

    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: Jun 7, 2023

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