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Recognizing and Supporting Birth Centers and National Birth Center Week

This House Resolution acknowledges and thanks America's birth centers for their high-quality healthcare, especially midwifery-led birth care. It highlights their role in the healthcare system, emphasizing their safety and effectiveness, and supports designating September 14-20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week." This aims to raise awareness about the benefits of birth center care, potentially improving access and quality of perinatal care for families.
Key points
Acknowledges birth centers as safe and effective providers of midwifery-led perinatal care.
Supports the recognition of September 14-20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week" to educate the public.
Promotes increased use of the birth center model to expand access to high-quality care and improve birth outcomes for families across the U.S.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1444
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Process start date: 2024-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Acknowledging and thanking America's birth centers for their high quality and high value model of health care, and expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 14 through 20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1444.

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 2024-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Acknowledges birth centers as safe and effective providers of midwifery-led perinatal care.
  • Supports the recognition of September 14-20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week" to educate the public.
  • Promotes increased use of the birth center model to expand access to high-quality care and improve birth outcomes for families across the U.S.
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. Kim, Young [R-CA-40].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

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