H.Res. 1083 · 118th Congress · House

Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Mar 15, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce.

The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 22, 2024Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAR 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Submitted in House

  5. MAR 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  6. MAR 15, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 22, 2024

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Armed Services Committee

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Referred: Mar 15, 2024

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 15, 2024

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