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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 21, 2020Health
S.Res. 479

A resolution designating January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 21, 2020)

This resolution (1) designates January 23, 2020, as Maternal Health Awareness Day; (2) encourages efforts to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, eliminate disparities in maternal health, and promote respectful and equitable maternity care practices; and (3) honors mothers who have passed away as a result of pregnancy-related causes.

What just happenedJan 21, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S436-437)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S436-437)

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jan 21, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution designating January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day". — Informed