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

USA118th CongressSRES-588| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)


  • March 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1083: Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

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

USA118th CongressSRES-588| Senate 
| Updated: 3/14/2024
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.
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Timeline
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • March 14, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)


  • March 14, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-1083: Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted