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Designates April 11-17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week
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Designates April 11-17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week

IntroducedApril 16, 2026
4 months ago
Intro
Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
Health
Why This Matters

This resolution supports recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week to focus on maternal health issues.

If you are a Black woman or birthing person, this resolution aims to bring attention to your maternal health needs during the designated week in 2026.
Who this affects
Black women · birthing people
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution aims to raise awareness about the high rates of maternal health issues among Black women.
  2. 2It supports the efforts of the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. in addressing these health disparities.
  3. 3The resolution encourages communities and organizations to promote education on maternal health.
  4. 4It highlights the need for improved healthcare access for Black women and birthing people.
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Resolutions must be adopted by the chamber that introduced them.
Intro
Senate
IntroducedCurrentApr 16

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)

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