S 1851
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023 aims to address shortages in maternity care by expanding access to midwifery education. It provides grants to colleges and nursing schools to establish or grow midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups and those practicing in areas with limited healthcare access. The bill also supports nurse-midwifery programs and includes funding for these initiatives over five years.
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Kyrsten Sinema
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