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119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
HOUSEH.R. 9712· 119th Congress

Bill Would Require Medicaid Coverage of Doulas, Midwives, and Lactation Support

Mamas First Act

Sponsor
Gwen Moore (D-WI)
Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
Last Action
Jul 15, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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Introduced
Jul 15, 2026
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In Committee
Jul 15, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 27, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • Requires state Medicaid programs to cover services from doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers
  • Covered services include prenatal care, delivery services, and postpartum care
  • Services may be furnished in a variety of settings
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Effect on state Medicaid budgets and program costs is not established in the official summary
  • Specific reimbursement rates, eligibility criteria, or implementation timelines are not documented
  • The bill's passage or prospects are not indicated
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Introduced in House on July 15, 2026
  • Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 15, 2026
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 15, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Jul 15, 2026 — Introduced in House
  • Jul 15, 2026 — Introduced in House