A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth 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.
USA117th CongressSRES-590| Senate
| Updated: 4/7/2022
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (16)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2099-2100)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 117-1051Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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Air qualityCommemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationEconomic developmentEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHousing supply and affordabilityHuman rightsMedical researchMinority healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthViolent crimeWages and earningsWater qualityWomen's health
A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth 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.
USA117th CongressSRES-590| Senate
| Updated: 4/7/2022
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2099-2100)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 117-1051Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (16)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Health
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- HRES 117-304: Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2021, as "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.
- SRES 117-153: A resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2021, as "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.
- HRES 117-1051: Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth 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.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Air qualityCommemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDisability and health-based discriminationEconomic developmentEnvironmental healthFood supply, safety, and labelingHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHousing supply and affordabilityHuman rightsMedical researchMinority healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsSex and reproductive healthViolent crimeWages and earningsWater qualityWomen's health