Bill · H.R. 6394· House(119-HR-6394)
Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- 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
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill funds the expansion of midwifery and nurse-midwifery programs to address maternity care shortages.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
The bill prioritizes institutions that recruit and retain students to practice in rural areas.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Hispanic Americans+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 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