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Increase access to maternity care by expanding the role and training of certified nurse midwives.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asMidwives for MOMS Act of 2025Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2023Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023

What’s happening with Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025?

The Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 remains in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as of July 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive a committee hearing or vote. This lack of action is the standard way most bills end in Congress.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 (H.R. 6394 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 3768 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 3768 (118th)
  3. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 1851 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 1851 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Ashley Hinson (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.