Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/20/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-20Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-05-19Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-05-19Introduced in House
- 2021-05-19Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-19 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
- Katherine Clark (D-MA)
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- BENNIE THOMPSON (D-MS)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Albio Sires (D-NJ)
- Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Al Lawson (D-FL)
- Deborah Ross (D-NC)
- Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- EDDIE JOHNSON (D-TX)
- Grace Meng (D-NY)
Subjects
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Education programs funding
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Medical education
- Minority education
- Minority employment
- Nursing
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health
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