What does Preamble of Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes,' aims to address maternity care shortages. The bill intends to promote optimal maternity outcomes. It proposes expanding educational opportunities for midwives.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2025.

What does MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. of Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title VII of the Public Health Service Act to establish grants for midwifery schools and programs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to institutions of higher education for student support, program establishment/expansion, and preceptor support. Grant recipients prioritizing students intending to practice in health professional shortage areas and demonstrating a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation will receive special consideration. Grants are restricted from being used for midwifery programs within schools of nursing. A total of $15,000,000 is authorized for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 to carry out this section. The funds will be allocated as follows: 50% for student support, 25% for program establishment/expansion, and 25% for preceptor support. This section amends the definition of 'midwifery school or program' in the Public Health Service Act to include programs offering a degree or certificate in midwifery. The definition of 'accredited' in the Public Health Service Act is also amended to include midwifery schools or programs.

What does NURSE-MIDWIVES. of Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to establish a Midwifery Expansion Program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to schools of nursing for supporting students in nurse-midwifery programs, establishing or expanding such programs, and supporting preceptors. Grant applications will receive special consideration if the school prioritizes students practicing in health professional shortage areas and demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation. The program is authorized to receive appropriations of $20,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. Fifty percent of the funds will be allocated to direct support of students, 25% to establishing or expanding programs, and 25% to supporting preceptors.

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Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/5/2025 · Introduced: 5/5/2025

Author: Ben Luján (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes grants totaling $15 million (2025-2029) for midwifery schools and programs, prioritizing students from underserved areas and minority groups, excluding programs within schools of nursing.
It creates a Midwifery Expansion Program providing $20 million (2025-2029) in grants to nursing schools to support nurse-midwifery students, programs, and preceptors, with a focus on health professional shortage areas and minority representation.
The bill expands the definition of 'midwifery school or program' and 'accredited' within the Public Health Service Act to include programs offering degrees or certificates in midwifery.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 6394(In Committee)Official page

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