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Maternal Health Awareness Day: Improving Care and Safety for Pregnant Women.

The U.S. Senate designates January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight the high rates of pregnancy-related deaths and complications. The aim is to raise public awareness and encourage actions to improve the safety and quality of healthcare for pregnant women, especially in vulnerable groups.
Key points
Designating January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day to draw attention to maternal deaths and childbirth complications.
Highlighting that over 60% of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable, and significant disparities exist in care access and health outcomes, particularly for Black and Native American women.
Supporting initiatives to eliminate inequalities in maternal healthcare and ensure respectful and equitable maternity care practices.
Encouraging further investments in improving maternal health and promoting safe care practices.
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Print number: 117_SRES_14
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating January 23, 2021, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_14.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day to draw attention to maternal deaths and childbirth complications.
  • Highlighting that over 60% of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable, and significant disparities exist in care access and health outcomes, particularly for Black and Native American women.
  • Supporting initiatives to eliminate inequalities in maternal healthcare and ensure respectful and equitable maternity care practices.
  • Encouraging further investments in improving maternal health and promoting safe care practices.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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