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US HR3849
US HR3849Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019 Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2019
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Introduced
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
In Committee
07/19/2019
07/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019, establishes programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to institutions of higher education, including nursing schools, to support midwifery education. The grants can be used to provide direct student support, establish or expand accredited midwifery programs, and increase the number of qualified preceptors (instructors) for these programs. The HRSA is directed to prioritize funding for institutions that focus on increasing the diversity of midwife professionals and promoting practice in underserved areas. The bill also amends the definition of "midwifery school or program" in the Public Health Service Act to clarify that it includes degree and certificate programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes $20 million over fiscal years 2021-2025 to support grants for nurse-midwifery education programs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Katherine Clark (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debra Haaland (D),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/19/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3849/all-info | 07/19/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3849/BILLS-116hr3849ih.pdf | 07/31/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3849/BILLS-116hr3849ih.pdf.pdf | 07/31/2019 |
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