S. 1697
Referred to CommitteeMidwives for MOMS Act of 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
5/19/2021 • Senate
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 Senate • 5/19/2021
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Originated in the Senate
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May 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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