Washington, May 19 -- Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D., issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), reintroduced the bipartisan Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support (MOMS) Act, which would strengthen maternal healthcare access in rural areas to improve the availability of labor and delivery services. Congresswoman Schrier is joined in introducing this legislation by Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16).
"As a pediatrician, I know how important it is for pregnant women to access labor and delivery services when they need them," said Congresswoman Schrier. "Our rural communities are struggling as local hospitals feel the impa...