United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

HR 9712 — Mamas First Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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In plain language

The bill aims to support maternal health initiatives.

This bill focuses on enhancing maternal health care services and support programs. It seeks to improve health outcomes for mothers and their children.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means more resources and support for mothers during and after pregnancy.

Summary

Mamas First ActThis bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover services furnished by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396d

    (32) services and care, including prenatal, labor, and postpartum care, that is provided in a culturally congruent manner by doulas, midwives, tribal midwives, and lactation support providers (as those terms are defined in subsection (ll)), that is provided in the home, community, a hospital, birth center, clinic, or health unit, or is furnished via telehealth to the extent authorized under State law;

    The bill establishes coverage for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers under Medicaid.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)

    and (30) → (30), and (32)

    The bill makes the new coverage for services by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers mandatory under the Medicaid State plan.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396o(a)(2)(B)

    and services and care (including prenatal, labor, and postpartum care) provided by a doula, midwife, tribal midwife, or lactation support provider (as those terms are defined in section 1905(ll)),

    The bill prohibits cost-sharing for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers.

  • 42 U.S.C. 1396o-1(b)(3)(B)(iii)

    , and services and care (including prenatal, labor, and postpartum care) provided by a doula, midwife, tribal midwife, or lactation support provider (as those terms are defined in section 1905(ll))

    The bill ensures that additional services from doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers are included in the Medicaid program's no-cost-sharing provisions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 536 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (536)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9712 do?
Mamas First ActThis bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover services furnished by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum services, in a variety of settings.
Who sponsors HR 9712?
HR 9712 is sponsored by Moore, Gwen (Democratic), Dingell, Debbie (Democratic), Pressley, Ayanna (Democratic), Adams, Alma S. (Democratic), Underwood, Lauren (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Green, Al (Democratic), Grijalva, Adelita S. (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic), and Kelly, Robin L. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9712?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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