H.Res. 926 · 116th Congress
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alma Adams
- Introduced
- 2020-04-17
- Latest action
- 2020-04-17 · Introduced in House
Summary
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.