118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1851 — Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023

“A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes.”

Health

Introduced Jun 7, 2023

Last action Jun 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jun 7, 2023

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Referred

Jun 7, 2023

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

Jun 7, 2023

Introduced in Senate

Jun 7, 2023

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