Perinatal Workforce Act

S. 4186 is a Senate bill introduced on March 25, 2026, that proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act with the goal of growing and diversifying the perinatal workforce. Perinatal care involves medical services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. If enacted, this bill would likely establish programs, funding, or incentives to increase the number of healthcare professionals working in perinatal care and to ensure that this workforce better reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee for consideration. No official summary of specific provisions is yet available, so the exact mechanisms and funding levels remain to be determined as the bill moves through the committee review process.