H.R. 3352

Referred to Committee

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

Introduced 5/19/2021•117th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

5/20/2021 • House

Summary

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.

Introduced in House • 5/19/2021

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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