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S.Res. 159 (118th)

A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

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Introduced

18 April 2023

Last action

18 April 2023 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)

Sponsors

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.

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Timeline

  1. 18 April 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 April 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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