HR 3849
116th Congress
House
Health
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Minority education
Minority employment
Nursing
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019
Introduced: July 18, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 18, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 18, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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