Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 6/2/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2023-05-31Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2023-05-31Introduced in House
- 2023-05-31Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-05-31 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (19)
- Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
- David Trone (D-MD)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
- Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)
- Rudy Yakym (R-IN)
- Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
- Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
- Jill Tokuda (D-HI)
- Jared Golden (D-ME)
- Sanford Bishop (D-GA)
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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