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BABIES Act
9/23/2025, 5:38 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5202
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation H.R. 5202 aims to tackle maternity care shortages and enhance maternity outcomes through increased access to birth centers and the evaluation of improved payment models for birth center care.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5202
Bill HR 5202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5202 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5202's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 8, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5202
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5202
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5202
To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.
To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding access to birth centers and exploring more effective payment models for birth center care, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5202
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