S.Res. 159 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)
Introduced
Apr 18, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 18, 2023•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. APR 18, 2023•IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

    (text: CR S1213-1214)

    1213Yea
    1214Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Apr 18, 2023

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