H.R. 9712 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jul 15, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicaid must cover doula and midwife services
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to pay for services from doulas (labor support specialists), midwives, and lactation consultants. It covers care before birth, during delivery, and after birth, no matter where the services happen.
How it affects you
If you're pregnant and covered by Medicaid, you'd have access to these services without paying out of pocket. This could mean more support options during pregnancy and after your baby is born, depending on what your state's Medicaid program decides to offer.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 15, 2026)
Mamas First Act
This 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 9712
A BILL
Mamas First Act
Sponsor: Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI-4) · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 15, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”