What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Action Timeline
2026-07-15
Introduced in Senate
2026-07-15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.4986 pass?
S.4986 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.4986 do?
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.
Who sponsored S.4986?
S.4986 was sponsored by Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts).
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