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Black Maternal Health Week: Supporting Black Women's Health in the US

The U.S. Senate supports designating Black Maternal Health Week to highlight the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. The aim is to raise awareness and promote actions to improve healthcare, directly impacting family safety and health.
Key points
Designation of Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2025) to draw attention to the health crisis.
Highlighting that Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women.
Emphasizing the need for investment in maternity care, health insurance, and policies supporting comprehensive, non-discriminatory care.
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Additional Information
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., 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: SRES 172
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-04-10