Mamas First Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-27T19:02:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9712 Mamas First Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/27/2026, 7:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9712

The bill titled "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," designated as H.R. 9712 in the 119th Congress, introduced on July 15, 2026, aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include services offered by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, among other objectives.

Congressional Summary of HR 9712

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.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 9712

Bill HR 9712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9712 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 15, 2026. Bill HR 9712's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9712

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9712

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9712

Mamas First Act

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.