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SRES 172119th CongressIntroduced
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.
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
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This Senate resolution designates April 11-17, 2025 as the eighth annual Black Maternal Health Week to highlight the disproportionate maternal mortality crisis among Black women in the United States, citing systemic racism as a primary driver and calling for policy reforms including the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to address preventable deaths and healthcare inequities.
Key Points
- 1Black women face maternal mortality rates of 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births as of 2023, which is over two and a half times higher than White women's rate and has increased by 26 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2Structural racism and discrimination in healthcare systems are identified as key drivers of preventable maternal deaths and complications among Black women and birthing people across all income and education levels.
- 3The resolution demands congressional action to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and invest in community-led maternal health care solutions addressing social determinants like housing, food security, and transportation equity.
Impact Areas
Black women and birthing peopleMaternal healthcare system and providersCommunities of color facing maternity care deserts
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