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Supporting Maternal Health: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths Globally

This House Resolution highlights the importance of Bump Day, a global maternal health awareness day. It aims to draw attention to the urgent need for better maternal care to prevent deaths and complications for pregnant and postpartum women, both in the U.S. and worldwide. It emphasizes the critical role of various healthcare professionals and family support in ensuring safe pregnancies and births.
Key points
Stresses that most maternal deaths and severe complications are preventable, calling for improved care.
Highlights higher risks for women in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries and racial disparities in care access.
Promotes increased access to prenatal and postpartum care, including mental health support and doulas, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Supporting the ideals of Bump Day, a global day of maternal health awareness, action and advocacy, and reaffirming United States leadership to end preventable maternal deaths in the United States and globally.
Print number: HRES 603
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2023-07-19
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Supporting Maternal Health: Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths Globally

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 603.

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 2023-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Stresses that most maternal deaths and severe complications are preventable, calling for improved care.
  • Highlights higher risks for women in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries and racial disparities in care access.
  • Promotes increased access to prenatal and postpartum care, including mental health support and doulas, to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

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. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

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

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