Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-3849| House
| Updated: 7/19/2019
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2019 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019 This bill establishes programs for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants supporting midwifery programs at higher education institutions and nursing schools. Funds may be used to establish or expand programs and increase the number of training staff. The HRSA may prioritize funding 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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
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 2019
USA116th CongressHR-3849| House
| Updated: 7/19/2019
Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2019 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019 This bill establishes programs for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants supporting midwifery programs at higher education institutions and nursing schools. Funds may be used to establish or expand programs and increase the number of training staff. The HRSA may prioritize funding 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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lucille Roybal-Allard
Democratic Representative
California
Cosponsors (16)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- 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