Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023
- Last Action
- 6/7/2023
Actions
- 2023-06-07Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-06-07Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-07 (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 (7)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
- Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ)
- Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Bob Casey (D-PA)
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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