House Bill 3849
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 18, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3849
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
July 18, 2019
07/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/18/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
07/18/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:32 PM