Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 10, 2019Health
S.Res. 154
A resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2019, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 10, 2019)
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of April 11-17, 2019, as 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.
What just happenedApr 10, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2390)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 10, 2019
- Apr 10, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2390)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Apr 10, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate