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Supporting Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

This House Resolution expresses support for designating a week in July 2021 as Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. It aims to raise awareness about maternal mental health conditions, highlighting their disproportionate impact on Black women and families, and encourages support for awareness efforts.
Key points
The resolution supports designating a specific week (July 19-25, 2021) focused on maternal mental health.
It highlights the need to address the unique challenges and higher risks faced by Black mothers regarding mental health.
It encourages governments and citizens to support awareness activities for this important health issue.
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 19 through July 25, 2021, as "Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week", and supporting the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions as they affect Black individuals.
Print number: HRES 536
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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Key Questions about Supporting Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 536.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution supports designating a specific week (July 19-25, 2021) focused on maternal mental health.
  • It highlights the need to address the unique challenges and higher risks faced by Black mothers regarding mental health.
  • It encourages governments and citizens to support awareness activities for this important health issue.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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