S.Res. 588 · 118th Congress · Senate

A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".

Active· Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
Introduced
Mar 14, 24
Passed Senate
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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 March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.

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 14, 2024•IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAR 14, 2024•IntroReferral

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

  3. MAR 14, 2024•IntroReferral

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

    (text: CR S2414-2415)

    2414Yea
    2415Nay
    0NV

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Mar 14, 2024

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