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A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".
3/26/2024, 4:13 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 588
Bill 118 S.Res. 588 is a resolution that aims to recognize March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day." The resolution highlights the important contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health care in the United States. It acknowledges the historical significance of Black midwives in providing culturally competent care to Black women and families, particularly during times of segregation and discrimination in the healthcare system.
The resolution also emphasizes the need to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes among Black women, who experience higher rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality compared to their white counterparts. By recognizing Black Midwives Day, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the vital role that Black midwives play in promoting positive birth outcomes and reducing health disparities in the Black community.
Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 588 serves as a tribute to the dedication and expertise of Black midwives, while also calling for greater support and recognition of their contributions to improving maternal and infant health in the United States.
The resolution also emphasizes the need to address disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes among Black women, who experience higher rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality compared to their white counterparts. By recognizing Black Midwives Day, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the vital role that Black midwives play in promoting positive birth outcomes and reducing health disparities in the Black community.
Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 588 serves as a tribute to the dedication and expertise of Black midwives, while also calling for greater support and recognition of their contributions to improving maternal and infant health in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SRES 588
This resolution recognizes March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.
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 SRES 588
Bill SRES 588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2024. Bill SRES 588 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2024. Bill SRES 588's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415) as of March 14, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 588
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 588
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 588
A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".
A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".
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