The Midwives for MOMS Act addresses maternity care shortages by expanding educational programs for both midwives and nurse-midwives through federal grants to schools and higher education institutions. The bill authorizes $15 million over fiscal years 2026-2030 for standalone midwifery schools and $20 million for nurse-midwifery programs within schools of nursing, with funds supporting student aid, program establishment or expansion, and training of clinical instructors. Priority will be given to institutions that recruit and retain students from rural and economically disadvantaged communities and commit to training providers for health professional shortage areas. This legislation primarily affects prospective midwifery students, educational institutions offering these programs, and pregnant individuals in underserved areas who would benefit from increased access to midwifery care.
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