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Support for Mothers and Children: New Perinatal Care Career Pathways

This act aims to create new education and training opportunities for individuals interested in working in pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. This will enable more people to become doulas or midwives, potentially increasing the availability and quality of perinatal services, especially for low-income individuals.
Key points
Training Programs: Grants will be available for educational and training projects for aspiring doulas and midwives.
Support for Low-Income Individuals: Programs are designed to help low-income individuals gain qualifications and stable employment in perinatal care.
Increased Access to Care: More qualified professionals could improve access to perinatal services in states that recognize and fund doula and midwife services.
Funding: $10 million has been allocated for the program for fiscal year 2024.
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Print number: 118_HR_4833
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4833.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training Programs: Grants will be available for educational and training projects for aspiring doulas and midwives.
  • Support for Low-Income Individuals: Programs are designed to help low-income individuals gain qualifications and stable employment in perinatal care.
  • Increased Access to Care: More qualified professionals could improve access to perinatal services in states that recognize and fund doula and midwife services.
  • Funding: $10 million has been allocated for the program for fiscal year 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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