United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 459 (115th)
A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
Introduced
11 April 2018
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2077)
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Summary
Recognizes: (1) the significance of April 11-April 17, 2018, as Black Maternal Health Week; and (2) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 April 2018
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 April 2018
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 11 April 2018
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/459
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sres/459