Federal · 119th Congress
Mamas First Act
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors11
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Alma S. AdamsDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NC
Debbie DingellDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MI
Al GreenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TX
Adelita S. GrijalvaDU.S. Representative · 7th District · AZ
Ted LieuDU.S. Representative · 36th District · CA
Ayanna PressleyDU.S. Representative · 7th District · MA
Janice D. SchakowskyDU.S. Representative · 9th District · IL
Lauren UnderwoodDU.S. Representative · 14th District · IL
Robin L. KellyDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · IL
Frederica S. WilsonDU.S. Representative · 24th District · FLOther titles2
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Mamas First ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Jul 15, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 15, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House