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7/19/2026, 1:53 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.

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9712

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9712

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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.

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