A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025," aims to address maternity care shortages and improve outcomes. It seeks to expand educational opportunities for both midwives and nurse-midwives through federal grants. The legislation allows the Secretary to award funds to institutions of higher education and schools of nursing. These funds are intended for student support, the establishment or expansion of accredited programs, and the training of preceptors.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill funds the expansion of midwifery and nurse-midwifery programs to address maternity care shortages.
- Scored +5
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill prioritizes institutions that recruit and retain students to practice in rural areas.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill focuses on recruiting students from economically disadvantaged communities to improve healthcare access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Educational Opportunities: The bill provides grants for direct support of students in accredited midwifery or nurse-midwifery programs, as well as the establishment or expansion of these programs (Section 2(a) and Section 3(a)).
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Increased Workforce in Underserved Areas: Priority is given to institutions that prioritize students planning to practice in designated health professional shortage areas (Section 2(b) and Section 3(b)).
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Support for Rural and Disadvantaged Communities: The bill encourages the recruitment and retention of students from rural and economically disadvantaged communities through mentorship, internships, and other strategies (Section 2(b) and Section 3(b)).
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Improved Training Standards: Funding is authorized to increase the number of qualified preceptors to train students (Section 2(a) and Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Funding for Nursing Schools: Under Section 2(c), the Secretary is prohibited from providing assistance to any midwifery school or program that is located within a school of nursing.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill prioritizes institutions that recruit and retain students to practice in rural areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill focuses on recruiting students from economically disadvantaged communities to improve healthcare access. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's focus on underserved areas may assist communities with high Hispanic populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill funds the expansion of midwifery and nurse-midwifery programs to address maternity care shortages.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes significant grant funding for institutions of higher education to support midwifery programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill prioritizes recruitment and retention of students from economically disadvantaged communities.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Adam GrayDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia