New grants would boost midwife training to improve maternity care for families.
This bill would set aside $35 million to create two new grant programs. These programs would help train more midwives and nurse-midwives, especially for areas with few healthcare options. The goal is to expand educational opportunities and improve maternity care for families across the country.
Currently, there are no specific federal grant programs under the Public Health Service Act dedicated to supporting midwifery or nurse-midwifery education. This bill would create two new grant programs. It authorizes $35 million over five years (government's budget years 2026-2030). These funds would directly support students, establish or expand programs, and train preceptors. The goal is to increase the number of qualified midwives and nurse-midwives.
HR 6394 · 119th Congress · December 3, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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