A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

1/27/2025, 1:53 PM
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)
Bill 119 sres 32, also known as the "Maternal Health Awareness Day" resolution, aims to designate January 23, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about maternal health issues in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of addressing the health and well-being of pregnant women and new mothers, as well as the need for improved access to quality healthcare services for expectant mothers.

The resolution emphasizes the alarming statistics surrounding maternal mortality rates in the US, particularly among women of color and those living in rural areas. It calls for increased efforts to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes and improve overall maternal healthcare in the country.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the critical role that healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations play in supporting maternal health initiatives. It encourages the promotion of education and awareness campaigns to empower women to advocate for their own health and well-being during pregnancy and childbirth. Overall, Bill 119 sres 32 seeks to bring attention to the importance of maternal health and the need for continued efforts to improve outcomes for pregnant women and new mothers across the United States.
Congress
119

Number
SRES - 32

Introduced on
2025-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)
Bill 119 sres 32, also known as the "Maternal Health Awareness Day" resolution, aims to designate January 23, 2025, as a day to raise awareness about maternal health issues in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of addressing the health and well-being of pregnant women and new mothers, as well as the need for improved access to quality healthcare services for expectant mothers.

The resolution emphasizes the alarming statistics surrounding maternal mortality rates in the US, particularly among women of color and those living in rural areas. It calls for increased efforts to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes and improve overall maternal healthcare in the country.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the critical role that healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations play in supporting maternal health initiatives. It encourages the promotion of education and awareness campaigns to empower women to advocate for their own health and well-being during pregnancy and childbirth. Overall, Bill 119 sres 32 seeks to bring attention to the importance of maternal health and the need for continued efforts to improve outcomes for pregnant women and new mothers across the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action1/23/2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)