To amend the Public Health Service Act to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8089, introduced by Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) in March 2026, proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce. Perinatal care involves medical services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The bill aims to address workforce challenges in this critical area of healthcare.

If enacted, this legislation could expand training and employment opportunities for healthcare professionals in perinatal services, potentially improving access to maternal and newborn care. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.