S 4186
Perinatal Workforce Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:54 AM
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The Perinatal Workforce Act aims to expand and diversify the healthcare professionals involved in maternal and perinatal care. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to states on how to incentivize hospitals and other providers to recruit and retain diverse teams, including midwives, nurses, and mental health professionals. The bill also establishes grant programs to support the creation and expansion of educational programs for perinatal health workers and nursing professionals, with a focus on increasing representation from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Finally, it mandates a GAO report on barriers to accessing maternal health care and recommendations for addressing disparities.
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