Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

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Summary of Bill HRES 1120

The bill "Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as 'Black Midwives Day' and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States" was introduced in the 119th Congress as House Resolution 1120 on March 17, 2026. The bill aims to officially acknowledge the date of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and highlight the significant historical and ongoing contributions of Black midwives to the improvement of maternal and infant health within the United States.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1120

Bill HRES 1120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2026. Bill HRES 1120 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2026. Bill HRES 1120'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 17, 2026

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Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.