Bills · HR 5406
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5406Health
Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act
INTRO SEP 16· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a growing need for support services during pregnancy and after childbirth, especially for vulnerable populations. By funding training for professions like doulas and midwives, it could help expand access to care that has been shown to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. If this bill becomes law, it would create new career pathways for low-income individuals in the healthcare sector and bolster the maternal care workforce in participating states.
Without this bill, dedicated federal funding for developing these specific career pathways, particularly for low-income individuals in the maternal support field, would not be available under this program. This could mean fewer opportunities for individuals to enter these professions and a continued challenge in increasing the availability of doula and midwife services across the country, especially in areas where they are needed most.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new grant program to fund 'demonstration projects' for education and training in pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum support careers.
This is the core of the bill, creating a direct federal investment in developing the maternal support workforce.
PROVISION 02
Requires that grant-funded projects operate in states that legally recognize and provide payment for doula and midwife services under private or public health insurance plans.
This limits where the projects can be implemented, focusing on states where these services are already integrated into the healthcare system.
PROVISION 03
Targets eligible individuals whose income does not exceed 138% of the Federal poverty level for participation in the training programs.
This provision ensures the program focuses on creating career opportunities for low-income populations.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $10,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026 to carry out the grant program.
This specifies the financial commitment for the program's initial implementation.
PROVISION 05
Mandates rigorous evaluations of the demonstration projects to identify successful strategies for developing and sustaining these career pathways, including for low-income individuals.
This ensures accountability and allows for learning and improvement in future workforce development efforts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 16
Introduced in House
SEP 16
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5406
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 16, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025
House BillHR 5406Health
Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act
INTRODUCED SEP 16, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
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