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BABIES Act

9/23/2025, 5:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5202

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.R. 5202 aims to tackle maternity care shortages and enhance maternity outcomes through increased access to birth centers and the evaluation of improved payment models for birth center care.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5202

Bill HR 5202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5202 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5202's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5202

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5202

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5202

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.
To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Journey Ritchie

1,102

11 months ago

I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like a good idea. Will it help pregnant people in rural areas like me get better access to care? #confused #needmoreinfo

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5202

Kelly Morrison
Kelly Morrison
MinnesotaIndependent
Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
IowaRepublican

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