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Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1697| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (6)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3352
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3352
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3352: Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
Education of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMinority educationMinority employmentNursingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1697| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2021
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.
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Timeline
May 19, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 20, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3352
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 19, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • May 20, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3352
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (6)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3352: Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021
  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHigher educationMedical educationMinority educationMinority employmentNursingSex and reproductive healthWomen's health