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Maternal Health Awareness Day: Improving Postpartum Care and Safety

The U.S. Senate designates January 23, 2025, as Maternal Health Awareness Day. This aims to highlight the high rates of pregnancy-related deaths and complications, as well as disparities in care. The resolution encourages actions to improve safety and quality of care for all mothers.
Key points
Designating Maternal Health Awareness Day aims to increase public awareness of health issues faced by pregnant and postpartum women.
It emphasizes the need to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and severe complications.
Highlights significant disparities in maternal healthcare, particularly for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women, and those in rural areas.
Supports investments in better maternal healthcare, including expanding access to services and training for medical professionals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_32
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_32.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designating Maternal Health Awareness Day aims to increase public awareness of health issues faced by pregnant and postpartum women.
  • It emphasizes the need to reduce preventable pregnancy-related deaths and severe complications.
  • Highlights significant disparities in maternal healthcare, particularly for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women, and those in rural areas.
  • Supports investments in better maternal healthcare, including expanding access to services and training for medical professionals.
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 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 2025-12-23.

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