Senate Bill 159 - 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-04-18

Recent Activity

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

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

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.

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Air quality

Commemorative events and holidays

Community life and organization

Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Disability and health-based discrimination

Economic development

Environmental health

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Health care costs and insurance

Health care coverage and access

Health personnel

Housing supply and affordability

Human rights

Medical research

Minority health

Nutrition and diet

Racial and ethnic relations

Sex and reproductive health

Violent crime

Wages and earnings

Water quality

Women's health

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Cosponsors and Supporters

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]

Committees and Subcommittees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Variations and Revisions

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.

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.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

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 Bla...

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 159
Introduced on
2023-04-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2023
Text
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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 Bla...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Air quality•
Commemorative events and holidays•
Community life and organization•
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation•
Disability and health-based discrimination•
Economic development•
Environmental health•
Food supply, safety, and labeling•
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances•
Health care costs and insurance•
Health care coverage and access•
Health personnel•
Housing supply and affordability•
Human rights•
Medical research•
Minority health•
Nutrition and diet•
Racial and ethnic relations•
Sex and reproductive health•
Violent crime•
Wages and earnings•
Water quality•
Women's health

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Bill:  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.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/11/2023

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 Bla...

Latest Action4/18/2023
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)