HRES 926 · 116th Congress · Health

Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Introduced 2020-04-17· Sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.(2020-04-17)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats