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Black Maternal Health Week: Addressing High Maternal Mortality Rates

The U.S. Senate recognizes Black Maternal Health Week to highlight the alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. This aims to draw national attention to the crisis and emphasize the importance of reducing these disparities, directly impacting the safety and well-being of families.
Key points
Designates April 11-17, 2022, as the fifth annual Black Maternal Health Week to raise awareness about disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women.
Highlights that Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, regardless of income or education.
Calls for investment in maternity care, continuous health insurance coverage for postpartum, and policies promoting comprehensive, discrimination-free maternal healthcare.
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A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
Print number: SRES 590
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-04-07