Bill · H.Res. 332· House(119-HRES-332)
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. (BMMA), 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
- 4/14/2025
- Last activity
- 4/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Alma Adams
- Cosponsors
- - 54 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual ``Black Maternal Health Week.'' The week was founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) to draw national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis. It highlights the need to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people. The resolution notes that Black women face disproportionately high death rates and various systemic inequities. It calls for Congress to work toward specific community needs to mitigate these effects. Finally, it urges the passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to improve outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is dedicated to addressing the specific health crisis facing Black women.
Would women be better off under this?+8
The resolution advocates for the health, rights, and autonomy of women and birthing people.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The resolution focuses specifically on mitigating systemic racism and inequities affecting Black women's health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased National Awareness: The designation of ``Black Maternal Health Week'' serves to deepen the national conversation regarding Black maternal health and provides a platform for Black-led entities (Resolution, Section 7).
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Community Investment: The resolution aims to amplify and invest in community-driven policy, research, and quality care solutions (Resolution, Section 7B).
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Support for Birth Workers: There is a focus on supporting efforts to increase funding and advance policies for Black-led community-based organizations and perinatal birth workers (Resolution, Section 7F).
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Improved Health Outcomes through Policy: The text suggests that by ensuring access to a full spectrum of reproductive care and addressing social determinants like safe housing, nutritious food, and a living wage, maternal health outcomes can be improved (Resolution, Section 3).
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Expanded Healthcare Access: The resolution identifies the need for continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year after giving birth to support Black women and birthing people (Resolution, Whereas clause regarding investment).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+9Good For Women+8Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Children+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Abortion Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+5Increases Research Funding+4Increases Medicaid Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+4Improves Rural Development+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/14/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 49 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1183: Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), 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.
- 119-SRES-172: 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.
- 119-SRES-675: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "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.
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