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A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

2/2/2026, 2:34 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 590

The bill "A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as 'Maternal Health Awareness Day'" was introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Resolution 590 on January 28, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to officially designate January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day. The bill aims to raise awareness about maternal health issues and potentially includes directives for national or local actions to promote maternal well-being on that day. For more details, the official bill text can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sres590/BILLS-119sres590is.pdf.

Current Status of Bill SRES 590

Bill SRES 590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2026. Bill SRES 590 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2026.  Bill SRES 590's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384) as of January 28, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 590

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 590

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 590

A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

Comments

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Lillian Dorsey

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1 month ago

This bill is a waste of time and money. Why do we need a whole day dedicated to maternal health awareness? What about other important issues? How will this actually help improve maternal health outcomes in the long run?