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H.R. 3849

Referred to Committee

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019

Introduced 7/18/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

7/19/2019 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 7/18/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: 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

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (17)

Party Breakdown

16
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]

Democrat • CA-40

Sponsored 7/18/2019

Cosponsors (16)

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Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]

D-CA-13

Joined 7/18/2019

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Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

D-FL-9

Joined 7/18/2019

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Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

D-MD-8

Joined 7/18/2019

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Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

D-WI-4

Joined 7/18/2019

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Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]

D-MA-5

Joined 7/18/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

July 18, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House7/18/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors16