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Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
4/23/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 1183
H.Res. 1183 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 16, 2026, aims to support the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. The bill seeks to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, emphasizing the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1183
Bill HRES 1183 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HRES 1183 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026. Bill HRES 1183's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1183
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
79Democrat Cosponsors
79Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1183
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1183
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Comments
Cash Lin
1,049
3 months ago
I think this is a good idea to bring awareness to the maternal health crisis among Black women and birthing people. It's important to address these issues and work towards reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. How will this impact healthcare policies moving forward?
Savannah Hamilton
999
3 months ago
I think it's great that there is a week dedicated to raising awareness about Black maternal health. It's an important issue that needs more attention. #SupportBlackMaternalHealthWeek
Yamileth Snow
1,034
3 months ago
I heard about this new thing for Black Maternal Health Week. It sounds important, but I wonder how it will really help. What do you think?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1183
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