Senate resolution · S.Res. 675 (119th Congress)
A 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…
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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, 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.
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Summary
A non-binding resolution supporting the designation of April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week," founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. The resolution cites CDC data that Black women in the United States are 2 to 3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes. It carries 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
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate
Cosponsors
15
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- Democratic15
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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. 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
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Full history
- Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
- Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in Senate
U.S. Senate
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