H.R. 9712 aims to amend the Social Security Act to expand Medicaid coverage to include services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers. This means that individuals enrolled in Medicaid would be able to receive financial support for these services, which are often critical for maternal and infant health.
Supporters of H.R. 9712 have praised the bill for promoting better maternal and infant health outcomes by ensuring that families have access to essential support services. Many advocates believe that including doulas and midwives in Medicaid coverage will help reduce disparities in healthcare access and improve the overall birthing experience for low-income families.
Critics of H.R. 9712 have raised concerns about the potential costs associated with expanding Medicaid coverage to include these services. Some argue that the bill could lead to increased spending in the Medicaid program without guaranteed improvements in health outcomes. Additionally, there are worries about the regulatory implications and the qualifications required for doulas and midwives to be reimbursed.
The analysis of H.R. 9712, which aims to expand Medicaid coverage for doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Gwen Moore's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The lobbying activity associated with this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, such as Healthequity, Inc. ($50,000) and Mathematica, Inc. ($60,000), which may have interests in healthcare but do not directly correlate with the specific services covered under the proposed bill. The absence of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflict of interest, as the primary focus of the bill aligns with maternal and child health support rather than the interests of the sponsor's donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOME CARE MEDICINE | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $70,000 |
| MATHEMATICA, INC | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $60,000 |
| MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | MARSHFIELD CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| ACTUM ON BEHALF OF HEALTHEQUITY, INC. | TARPLIN, DOWNS & YOUNG, LLC | $50,000 |
| COALITION FOR THE USE OF SAFE AND EFFICIENT REFRIGERANTS | WILLIAMSON LAW + POLICY PLLC | $20,000 |
| JAMESTOWN S'KLALLAM TRIBE | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | NATIONAL CONSUMER REPORTING ASSOCIATION | $5,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE (AMPP) | undisclosed |
| SYSTEMS & METHODS, INC. | CAPROCK STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| HEALING LODGE OF THE SEVEN NATIONS | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF SANTA ANA | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| TIGERSWAN | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| LWRC INTERNATIONAL, LLC | ALPHA STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | HOBBS, STRAUS, DEAN & WALKER, LLP | undisclosed |
| HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Gwen Moore, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
