H.Res. 1051 · 117th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2022, as the fifth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Alma Adams
- Introduced
- 2022-04-11
- Latest action
- 2022-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Summary
This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.