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Improving Indigenous Women's Healthcare: Urgent Funding and Access.

This resolution highlights the severe maternal health issues faced by Indigenous women, including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. It calls for urgent federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent healthcare services, which is crucial for their safety and well-being.
Key points
Acknowledges the maternal health crisis among Indigenous women, who experience severe pregnancy complications and deaths at twice the rate of non-Hispanic White women.
Calls for increased federal funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS) and other programs to ensure access to comprehensive prenatal, labor, delivery, and family planning services.
Emphasizes that current underfunding violates the federal government's treaty and legal obligations to Indigenous communities.
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Print number: 117_HRES_846
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Process start date: 2021-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_846.

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 2021-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Acknowledges the maternal health crisis among Indigenous women, who experience severe pregnancy complications and deaths at twice the rate of non-Hispanic White women.
  • Calls for increased federal funding for the Indian Health Service (IHS) and other programs to ensure access to comprehensive prenatal, labor, delivery, and family planning services.
  • Emphasizes that current underfunding violates the federal government's treaty and legal obligations to Indigenous communities.
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. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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