In CommitteeFiled Mar 25, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 25, 2026
Summary
The Perinatal Workforce Act directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue state guidance on recruiting and keeping diverse maternity‑care providers, conduct a study on respectful care, and award grants to schools that train midwives, perinatal health workers, and physician assistants. It seeks to improve maternal health outcomes by boosting culturally competent providers, especially in underserved and high‑disparity areas.
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