Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Maternal Healthcare in Rural Communities

Office of Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA)

May 19, 2026

Congresswoman Kim Schrier of Washington, along with representatives Randy Feenstra of Iowa, Jill Tokuda of Hawaii, and Darin LaHood of Illinois have reintroduced the Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support Act. This legislation would allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) to count labor and delivery beds separate from acute care rooms, allowing hospitals to offer these services without putting their CAH status in jeopardy.

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