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US HRes332

US HRes332
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

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Introduced
04/14/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

AI Summary

This resolution recognizes the critical maternal health crisis facing Black women in the United States, highlighting the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity they experience. According to the resolution, Black women are 2-3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes, with a maternal mortality rate of 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, compared to lower rates for other racial groups. The resolution acknowledges that these disparities stem from structural racism, systemic inequities in healthcare, and social determinants of health, and occur across all income and education levels. It calls for Congress to support policies that address these challenges, including ensuring safe housing, transportation, nutrition, economic opportunities, and comprehensive healthcare for Black communities. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of the Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2025) as an opportunity to deepen national conversations about Black maternal health, amplify community-driven solutions, and center the voices of Black women and birthing people in policy discussions. Ultimately, the resolution seeks to draw attention to the urgent need for comprehensive, culturally competent, and equitable maternal healthcare that addresses the systemic barriers faced by Black women.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (54)

Alma Adams (D)*,  Nanette Barragán (D),  Joyce Beatty (D),  Wesley Bell (D),  Sanford Bishop (D),  Shontel Brown (D),  Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),  Yvette Clarke (D),  Steve Cohen (D),  Gerry Connolly (D),  Jasmine Crockett (D),  Sharice Davids (D),  Danny Davis (D),  Shomari Figures (D),  Valerie Foushee (D),  Sylvia Garcia (D),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Jonathan Jackson (D),  Hank Johnson (D),  Julie Johnson (D),  Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),  Robin Kelly (D),  Timothy Kennedy (D),  Ro Khanna (D),  Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),  Summer Lee (D),  Jenn McClellan (D),  LaMonica McIver (D),  Gregory Meeks (D),  Gwen Moore (D),  Joe Morelle (D),  Kelly Morrison (D),  Frank Mrvan (D),  Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),  Ilhan Omar (D),  Ayanna Pressley (D),  Delia Ramirez (D),  Linda Sánchez (D),  Mary Gay Scanlon (D),  Terri Sewell (D),  Adam Smith (D),  Emilia Sykes (D),  Shri Thanedar (D),  Bennie Thompson (D),  Rashida Tlaib (D),  Paul Tonko (D),  Norma Torres (D),  Ritchie Torres (D),  Lauren Underwood (D),  Marc Veasey (D),  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),  Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),  Nikema Williams (D),  Frederica Wilson (D), 

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 04/14/2025)
(1 Companion Bills)

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