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Designates Black Maternal Health Week
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Designates Black Maternal Health Week

IntroducedApril 16, 2026
4 months ago
Intro
House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Why This Matters

This resolution supports the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.

If you are a Black woman or know someone who is, this resolution aims to bring attention to the health crisis they face during childbirth.
Who this affects
Black women · birthing people
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution supports a specific week in April 2026 to raise awareness about Black maternal health issues.
  2. 2Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. founded this observance to address the high rates of maternal mortality among Black women.
  3. 3The resolution aims to encourage discussions and actions to improve reproductive health for Black birthing people.
  4. 4It seeks to highlight the ongoing health crisis affecting Black mothers and their families across the United States.
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Resolutions must be adopted by the chamber that introduced them.
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House
IntroducedCurrentApr 16

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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