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Support for Mothers: New Career Paths in Perinatal Care

This act aims to create new education and training opportunities for individuals interested in working in perinatal care, including as doulas and midwives. This will increase access to support during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, especially in states that recognize and fund doula and midwife services. The program is designed to help low-income individuals secure stable employment with good wages and benefits.
Key points
Training Programs: Grants will be available for education and training projects for individuals seeking careers as doulas or midwives.
Family Support: Access to qualified professionals supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum will increase.
New Job Opportunities: New career pathways will be created in the healthcare sector, particularly for low-income individuals, focusing on fair wages and benefits.
Professional Recognition Requirement: Projects will only be implemented in states that recognize doula and midwife professions and provide payment for their services through health insurance.
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Print number: 118_HR_4930
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-26
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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_4930.

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 2023-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Training Programs: Grants will be available for education and training projects for individuals seeking careers as doulas or midwives.
  • Family Support: Access to qualified professionals supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum will increase.
  • New Job Opportunities: New career pathways will be created in the healthcare sector, particularly for low-income individuals, focusing on fair wages and benefits.
  • Professional Recognition Requirement: Projects will only be implemented in states that recognize doula and midwife professions and provide payment for their services through health insurance.
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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