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Recognizing Black Midwives Day and Improving Maternal Health Care Access

This resolution supports recognizing March 14, 2026, as Black Midwives Day to highlight their role in reducing maternal mortality and improving birth outcomes. It calls for better funding, training, and legal recognition of midwives to ensure safer pregnancies for all families.
Key points
Recognition of March 14, 2026, as 'Black Midwives Day' to honor their historical and current contributions.
Call for increased federal and state funding for midwifery education and mentorship programs.
Proposal to expand Medicaid and TRICARE coverage to include midwifery services across all training pathways.
Encouragement for states to allow midwives to practice independently to the full extent of their training.
Efforts to eliminate 'maternity care deserts' where access to obstetric care is currently unavailable.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_1120
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2026-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_1120.

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 2026-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Recognition of March 14, 2026, as 'Black Midwives Day' to honor their historical and current contributions.
  • Call for increased federal and state funding for midwifery education and mentorship programs.
  • Proposal to expand Medicaid and TRICARE coverage to include midwifery services across all training pathways.
  • Encouragement for states to allow midwives to practice independently to the full extent of their training.
  • Efforts to eliminate 'maternity care deserts' where access to obstetric care is currently unavailable.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-18.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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