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Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families.
10/9/2024, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1539
Bill 118 HRES 1539, also known as the "Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families," is a piece of legislation that aims to acknowledge and appreciate the important work done by certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the United States.
The bill recognizes the crucial role that certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives play in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families. These healthcare professionals are trained to provide a wide range of services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and well-woman care.
The legislation highlights the importance of ensuring that women have access to safe and effective care during pregnancy and childbirth, and recognizes the unique skills and expertise that certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives bring to the healthcare field. It also emphasizes the need for continued support and recognition of these professionals in order to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1539 seeks to raise awareness about the valuable contributions of certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the healthcare system, and to promote policies that support and enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to women and childbearing families.
The bill recognizes the crucial role that certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives play in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families. These healthcare professionals are trained to provide a wide range of services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery support, postpartum care, and well-woman care.
The legislation highlights the importance of ensuring that women have access to safe and effective care during pregnancy and childbirth, and recognizes the unique skills and expertise that certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives bring to the healthcare field. It also emphasizes the need for continued support and recognition of these professionals in order to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1539 seeks to raise awareness about the valuable contributions of certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the healthcare system, and to promote policies that support and enhance their ability to provide high-quality care to women and childbearing families.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1539
This resolution recognizes National Midwifery Week and the contributions of certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1539
Bill HRES 1539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 8, 2024. Bill HRES 1539 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 8, 2024. Bill HRES 1539's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of October 8, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1539
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
22Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1539
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1539
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families.
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families.
Comments

Emilia Williams
685
1 year ago
I fully support this bill recognizing the important work of nurse-midwives in providing quality healthcare to women and families. It's about time their contributions are acknowledged and valued. This bill will positively impact many lives, including my own, by ensuring access to cost-effective and evidence-based care.

Yamileth Snow
639
1 year ago
I don't like it.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1539
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