Senate resolution · S.Res. 172 (119th Congress)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week"…
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Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (U.S. Senator for New Jersey, Democratic)
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A 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.
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Summary
A non-binding commemorative Senate resolution, carrying no legal effect, supporting the designation of April 11-17, 2025 as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week," founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. The resolution states that its aim is to draw national attention to maternal and reproductive health and to reducing maternal mortality and morbidity 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
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate
Cosponsors
18
Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.
- Democratic17
- Other1
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- Alex Padilla
- Amy Klobuchar
- Bernard Sanders
- Chris Van Hollen
- Christopher A. Coons
- Edward J. Markey
- Elissa Slotkin
- Elizabeth Warren
- Jacky Rosen
- Jeff Merkley
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Patty Murray
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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
- H.Res. 1183Supporting 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.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 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- Apr 10, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
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