House resolution · H.Res. 1183 (119th Congress)
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)…
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Alma S. Adams (U.S. Representative, NC-12, Democratic)
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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.
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Summary
This non-binding House resolution would express support for designating the week of April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week." The resolution states the designation is intended to draw national attention to maternal health outcomes among Black women and birthing people.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives
Cosponsors
41
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- Andrea Salinas
- Ayanna Pressley
- Bennie G. Thompson
- Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz
- Eleanor Holmes Norton
- Emilia Strong Sykes
- Eugene Simon Vindman
- Frederica S. Wilson
- Gregory W. Meeks
- Ilhan Omar
- Jahana Hayes
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- Jasmine Crockett
- Jennifer L. McClellan
- Jonathan L. Jackson
- Joseph D. Morelle
- Josh Gottheimer
- Julie Johnson
- Kelly Morrison
- LaMonica McIver
- Lateefah Simon
- Lauren Underwood
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Nanette Diaz Barragán
- Norma J. Torres
- Paul Tonko
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Rashida Tlaib
- Ritchie Torres
- Ro Khanna
- Robin L. Kelly
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
- Shomari Figures
- Shontel M. Brown
- Steve Cohen
- Summer L. Lee
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Sylvia R. Garcia
- Timothy M. Kennedy
- Yvette D. Clarke
Related bills
- H.Res. 332Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "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.Related bill
- S.Res. 172A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., 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.Related bill
- S.Res. 675A resolution 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., 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.Related bill
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Full history
- Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in House
U.S. House of Representatives
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