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Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would change the Social Security Act so that Medicaid can pay for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers. It would affect low‑income pregnant people, new mothers, and infants who rely on Medicaid, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. The measure is currently referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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