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.
USA118th CongressSRES-159| Senate
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (18)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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- 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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Bill from Previous Congress
SRES 117-590A 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
SRES 117-153A 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.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 118-289Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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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.
USA118th CongressSRES-159| Senate
| Updated: 4/18/2023
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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Bill from Previous Congress
SRES 117-590A 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.
Bill from Previous Congress
SRES 117-153A 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.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)
Latest Companion Bill Action
HRES 118-289Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Cory A. Booker
Democratic Senator
New Jersey
Cosponsors (18)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
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- 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