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

The U.S. Senate designated January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight the high rates of pregnancy-related deaths and complications. The goal is to raise public awareness and encourage actions to improve the safety and quality of healthcare for pregnant individuals, especially given existing disparities.
Key points
Designating Maternal Health Awareness Day aims to draw attention to the issue of deaths and severe complications for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
It emphasizes the need to eliminate disparities in healthcare access, particularly for ethnic groups and those in rural areas.
The resolution supports investments in better maternal care and promotes respectful and equitable treatment of patients.
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Print number: 117_SRES_492
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating January 23, 2022, 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_492.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating Maternal Health Awareness Day aims to draw attention to the issue of deaths and severe complications for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
  • It emphasizes the need to eliminate disparities in healthcare access, particularly for ethnic groups and those in rural areas.
  • The resolution supports investments in better maternal care and promotes respectful and equitable treatment of patients.
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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