HR 3352 United States House · 117th Congress

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2021

Committee Review

Floor Vote

President

Introduced May 19, 2021 Last action May 20, 2021

Floor votes

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

3

Key actions

0

Committee

2

May 20, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

lower

May 19, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

lower

May 19, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 60 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Lucille Roybal-Allard

Adriano Espaillat

Anthony Gonzalez

Bennie G. Thompson

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Brian K. Fitzpatrick