House resolution · H.Res. 1268 (119th Congress)
Recognizing the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color".
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Rashida Tlaib (U.S. Representative, MI-12, Democratic)
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Summary
A non-binding resolution recognizing the week of May 3–9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color." It cites CDC, OECD, and Commonwealth Fund data on U.S. maternal mortality rates and on differences in those rates across racial groups. It has no legal effect.
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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
16
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- Democratic16
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Full history
- May 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 7, 2026
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House
- May 7, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
U.S. House of Representatives
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