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Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week and Addressing High Mortality Rates.

The US Senate officially recognizes Black Maternal Health Week to highlight the national maternal health crisis. The resolution emphasizes that Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, attributing this disparity largely to structural racism and social inequities. It calls on Congress to ensure comprehensive healthcare access, economic opportunity, and address systemic issues like housing and environmental toxins to mitigate these unacceptable mortality rates.
Key points
Official recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2023) to raise national awareness of the maternal health crisis.
Highlights that Black women face disproportionately high rates of maternal death and complications due to systemic racism and discrimination.
Calls for Congress to support policies ensuring continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year postpartum and to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
Stresses that improving maternal health outcomes requires addressing broader social determinants like housing, transportation, and economic equity.
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Print number: 118_SRES_159
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_159.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official recognition of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2023) to raise national awareness of the maternal health crisis.
  • Highlights that Black women face disproportionately high rates of maternal death and complications due to systemic racism and discrimination.
  • Calls for Congress to support policies ensuring continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year postpartum and to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
  • Stresses that improving maternal health outcomes requires addressing broader social determinants like housing, transportation, and economic equity.
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 2025-12-26.

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