S. 4986 Introduced Health

Mamas First Act

A bill 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Introduced July 15, 2026 Cosponsors 7 (6 D, 1 I) Latest action July 15, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jul 15, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Jul 15, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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