Historic 116th Congress

A vibrant new energy is palpable in the halls of this 116 th Congress, the most racially, ethnically and socially diverse in history, and exciting new federal opportunities for CPMs are on the horizon. A new commitment among our nation's leaders has emerged to address the unconscionable rates of mortality, preterm birth and severe complications of pregnancy suffered by birthing people in our country, and especially and disproportionally by Black and Native American childbearing people - along with a critical recognition that midwifery care is key to improving outcomes while lowering costs. Two bills to support the education of midwives are on or will soon be on the docket this session, supporting the growth of and urgently needed racial diversity in the midwifery profession.