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Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week".
5/11/2024, 1:36 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1153
Bill 118 HRES 1153, also known as the "Black Maternal Health Week" resolution, recognizes the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week". This resolution aims to bring attention to the disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women in the United States.
The resolution acknowledges that Black women are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality and morbidity rates compared to their white counterparts. It highlights the need for increased awareness, research, and resources to address these disparities and improve the health outcomes of Black mothers.
By designating a specific week to focus on Black maternal health, this resolution seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It also calls for action to address systemic issues that contribute to these disparities, such as racism, discrimination, and lack of access to quality healthcare. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1153 aims to promote equity and justice in maternal healthcare for Black women and ensure that all mothers have access to safe and respectful maternity care.
The resolution acknowledges that Black women are disproportionately affected by maternal mortality and morbidity rates compared to their white counterparts. It highlights the need for increased awareness, research, and resources to address these disparities and improve the health outcomes of Black mothers.
By designating a specific week to focus on Black maternal health, this resolution seeks to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It also calls for action to address systemic issues that contribute to these disparities, such as racism, discrimination, and lack of access to quality healthcare. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1153 aims to promote equity and justice in maternal healthcare for Black women and ensure that all mothers have access to safe and respectful maternity care.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1153
This resolution recognizes Black Maternal Health Week.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1153
Bill HRES 1153 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2024. Bill HRES 1153 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2024. Bill HRES 1153's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1153
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
96Democrat Cosponsors
96Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1153
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1153
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week".
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week".
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