Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025

This bill seeks to address maternity care shortages and enhance maternal health outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives and nurse-midwives through new federal grant programs. These programs are designed to support students, facilitate the establishment or expansion of accredited programs, and increase the availability of qualified preceptors for clinical training. One program authorizes $15,000,000 in grants to institutions of higher education for accredited midwifery schools or programs, specifically excluding those within schools of nursing. The other program provides $20,000,000 in grants to schools of nursing for accredited nurse-midwifery schools or programs . Both initiatives, authorized for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, allocate funds for direct student support , program growth, and preceptor development. Special consideration for both grant types is given to institutions that prioritize students planning to practice in health professional shortage areas and those demonstrating a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in their respective midwifery education fields.