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S 380119th CongressIntroduced
Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
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S. 380 establishes a federal training and grant program to improve obstetric emergency care in rural facilities, funds equipment and teleconsultation, and requires a study of obstetric units in rural areas.
Key Points
- 1Creates a training program for practitioners in rural facilities without dedicated obstetric units.
- 2Authorizes $5 million for grants (2026‑2028) and $15 million (2026‑2029) for equipment and supplies.
- 3Establishes a teleconsultation pilot program with $5 million (2026‑2029).
- 4Mandates a study mapping maternity ward closures and transport patterns.
- 5Provides grant funding for workforce capacity and protocol development.
Impact Areas
Rural hospitals and health‑care providersPregnant patients in rural areasHHS, HRSA, and federal grant recipientsState health departments and emergency services
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