S1599Referred to Committee

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-05
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Ben Ray Luján
Ben Ray Luján
Democrat · NM · Senator
Votes with party: 62.5% (312 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Progressive Groups$400k
  • Climate & Environment$31k

Full profile: /officials/L000570

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Cosponsors (5)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2025-05-05

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Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would expand access to midwifery services by increasing funding and support for midwife training programs and making it easier for midwives to practice across state lines. The legislation aims to help pregnant people, particularly in rural and underserved areas, by providing more options for childbirth care outside of traditional hospital settings. It would affect midwives, pregnant women, and healthcare systems by potentially reducing costs and increasing choices for maternal care.

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