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Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
3/21/2024, 10:15 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1083
Bill 118 HRES 1083, titled "Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to acknowledge the important role that Black midwives have played in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the country.
The resolution highlights the historical significance of Black midwives, who have been providing essential care and support to pregnant women and newborns for generations. It recognizes the unique cultural and community-based approach that Black midwives bring to their practice, as well as their commitment to promoting health equity and addressing disparities in maternal and infant health.
The resolution also calls for increased support and recognition for Black midwives, including efforts to expand access to midwifery care in underserved communities and to address systemic barriers that prevent Black midwives from practicing to their full potential. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1083 aims to honor the contributions of Black midwives and to raise awareness about the importance of their work in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States.
The resolution highlights the historical significance of Black midwives, who have been providing essential care and support to pregnant women and newborns for generations. It recognizes the unique cultural and community-based approach that Black midwives bring to their practice, as well as their commitment to promoting health equity and addressing disparities in maternal and infant health.
The resolution also calls for increased support and recognition for Black midwives, including efforts to expand access to midwifery care in underserved communities and to address systemic barriers that prevent Black midwives from practicing to their full potential. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1083 aims to honor the contributions of Black midwives and to raise awareness about the importance of their work in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1083
This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce.
The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1083
Bill HRES 1083 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2024. Bill HRES 1083 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2024. Bill HRES 1083's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 15, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1083
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1083
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1083
Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
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