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Black Maternal Health Week: Addressing the Crisis and Promoting Equity

This resolution highlights the urgent need to address high maternal mortality rates among Black women in the United States. It calls for better healthcare access, extended insurance coverage, and community-led solutions to ensure safer pregnancies.
Key points
Designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.
Advocates for 12 months of continuous postpartum health insurance coverage.
Supports passing the Momnibus Act to improve maternal care outcomes.
Focuses on addressing social factors like housing, nutrition, and workplace safety for mothers.
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Additional Information
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Print number: HRES 1183
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2026-04-16