This resolution seeks to designate the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week," an initiative founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. The primary goal is to bring national attention to the severe maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, particularly focusing on the urgent need to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people. It highlights that Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, a disparity driven by systemic inequities and structural racism. The resolution recognizes that these alarmingly high rates are unacceptable and unjust, spanning across all income and education levels. It calls upon Congress to work towards ensuring the Black community has access to essential resources such as safe housing, nutritious food, clean air and water, and comprehensive, affordable healthcare, including the full spectrum of reproductive care. Furthermore, it advocates for policies grounded in human rights and reproductive justice frameworks, emphasizing the importance of involving Black women and birthing people in policy decisions that affect their lives. The resolution also supports legislation like the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and seeks to amplify community-driven solutions, invest in Black-led organizations, and support perinatal professionals to improve maternal health outcomes.