Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available.

Bill 117 H.Res. 846, titled "Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States," focuses on the alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. The bill emphasizes the importance of reducing these rates and calls for urgent changes in Federal funding to ensure that comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available to indigenous women.

The bill highlights the disparities in maternal health outcomes for indigenous women, who face higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity compared to the general population. It acknowledges the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities and improve the health and well-being of indigenous women.

Specifically, the bill calls for Federal funding changes to ensure that indigenous women have access to the necessary resources and services to support their maternal health needs. This includes advocating for culturally competent care that respects the unique cultural and traditional practices of indigenous communities. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 846 aims to raise awareness of the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States and to advocate for policy changes that will improve access to comprehensive and high-quality maternal health and family planning services for this vulnerable population.