Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1851

119th Congress

Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Luján

D - NM

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill establishes grants to help colleges and nursing schools create or expand midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups who can practice in areas with limited access to healthcare.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025

This bill establishes grants to help colleges and nursing schools create or expand midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups who can practice in areas with limited access to healthcare.

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This bill establishes grants to help colleges and nursing schools create or expand midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups who can practice in areas with limited access to healthcare.

Bill Number: 1851
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1851
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This bill establishes grants to help colleges and nursing schools create or expand midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups who can practice in areas with limited access to healthcare.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill establishes grants to help colleges and nursing schools create or expand midwifery programs, with a focus on increasing the number of midwives from underrepresented groups who can practice in areas with limited access to healthcare.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2023 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2023 This bill establishes grants within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for establishing or expanding midwifery programs at institutions of higher education and nursing schools. In awarding grants, HRSA must give special consideration to institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides grants for colleges and nursing schools to establish or expand midwifery programs
Prioritizes programs that aim to increase the number of midwives from underrepresented groups
Encourages midwives to practice in areas with limited access to healthcare

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more people being able to access midwifery services, especially in underserved communities. This could improve maternal health outcomes and provide more options for pregnant individuals. The increased diversity of midwives could also help make the field more representative of the communities they serve.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Education of the disadvantaged

Education programs funding

Health care coverage and access

Health personnel

Health programs administration and funding

Higher education

Medical education

Minority education

Minority employment

Nursing

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1851, 119th Congress (2025). "Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1851

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