Designating Maternal Health Awareness Day to Address High Mortality Rates.
The Senate designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to highlight the high rate of preventable deaths and complications related to pregnancy and childbirth in the US. The resolution aims to boost public awareness and encourage federal and local action to improve maternal safety. It specifically calls for eliminating significant disparities in care that disproportionately affect racial minorities and women in rural areas.
Key points
Official designation of January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to increase public knowledge of maternal health risks and complications.
Support for initiatives focused on eliminating severe racial and geographic disparities in maternity care outcomes.
Encouragement for meaningful investments in safer childbirth practices and expanding access to care, especially in rural areas (maternity care deserts).
Status:
Introduced
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