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

USA118th CongressHRES-1083| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2024
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (4)
Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2024
Submitted in House
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 15, 2024
    Submitted in House


  • March 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2024
    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.


  • March 22, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 118-588: A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".

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

USA118th CongressHRES-1083| House 
| Updated: 3/22/2024
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.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2024
Submitted in House
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2024
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.
Mar 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 15, 2024
    Submitted in House


  • March 15, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2024
    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.


  • March 22, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Gwen Moore

Gwen Moore

Democratic Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (4)
Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • SRES 118-588: A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted