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Senate resolution · S.Res. 646 (119th Congress)

A resolution recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant…

U.S. Senate

Latest action Mar 17, 2026

Sponsor: Cory A. Booker (U.S. Senator for New Jersey, Democratic)

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A resolution recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

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Summary

A non-binding resolution recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. The resolution states that the United States has more than 2,300 areas it describes as maternity care deserts. It carries no legal effect.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate

Related bills

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Full history

  1. Mar 17, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  2. Mar 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1094-1095)

  3. Mar 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1094-1095)

  4. Mar 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1094-1095)

  5. Mar 17, 2026

    Submitted in Senate

    U.S. Senate

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