This resolution advocates for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week." This initiative, founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., seeks to draw national attention to the severe maternal and reproductive health crisis impacting Black women and birthing people in the United States. The primary goal is to emphasize the critical need to reduce disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity within this community. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, noting that Black women are 2 to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, with their maternal mortality rate increasing to 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023. It attributes these disparities to systemic inequities, structural racism, gender oppression, and social determinants of health. Furthermore, it points out that over 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, yet Black women face significant barriers to accessing comprehensive and respectful care. To address these issues, the resolution calls on Congress to ensure the Black community has access to essential resources, including safe housing, transportation equity, nutritious food, and comprehensive, affordable health care. It stresses the importance of policies grounded in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks to improve maternal health outcomes. The resolution also recognizes that Black women and birthing people must be active participants in policy decisions that affect their lives. Ultimately, "Black Maternal Health Week" serves as an opportunity to deepen the national conversation, amplify community-driven solutions, and center the voices of Black-led organizations and stakeholders. It aims to support efforts to increase funding and advance policies for Black-led and centered community-based organizations and perinatal birth workers who provide the full spectrum of reproductive, maternal, and sexual health care.