This Senate Resolution officially designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" . The primary goal is to significantly raise public awareness regarding the alarming rates of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States, noting that approximately 800 women die annually from pregnancy-related complications and 83.5 percent of these deaths are considered preventable. It highlights the stark disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women, who face significantly higher mortality ratios. The resolution encourages the Federal Government, States, and various healthcare entities to take proactive measures to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and enhance maternal safety. It specifically promotes initiatives aimed at eliminating these disparities and ensuring respectful and equitable maternity care practices for all individuals. Furthermore, the resolution supports meaningful investments in efforts to improve maternal health, recognizes those who have died from pregnancy-related causes, and emphasizes the importance of community-based care models and an expanded maternal healthcare workforce.