Bill · S.Res. 172· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 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 the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. to draw national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States. The resolution highlights the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women compared to other groups. It calls for addressing systemic inequities, including structural racism and social determinants of health. Additionally, the resolution advocates for specific legislative actions and community investments to improve health outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+9
The entire resolution is centered on addressing the maternal health crisis specifically affecting Black women.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+8
The resolution specifically targets systemic racism and the disproportionate health disparities faced by Black women.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The resolution advocates for improved health outcomes, economic opportunity, and bodily autonomy for women.
The opposite
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-5
The resolution calls for the end of surveillance within the criminal and family regulation systems.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Health Outcomes Through Community Investment: The resolution calls for investment in maternity care led by the communities most affected by the crisis to improve outcomes. (Resolution Section 3, Part 1)
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Financial Security During Postpartum: It supports continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year after giving birth to assist Black women and birthing people. (Resolution Section 3, Part 2)
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Access to Comprehensive Care: The text promotes policies for affordable, comprehensive, and holistic maternal health care that is free from discrimination. (Resolution Section 3, Part 3)
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Workforce Development: The resolution aims to create a sustained and expansive workforce pipeline for diverse perinatal professionals. (Resolution Section 3, Part J)
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Improved Living Standards: It recognizes that Congress must work toward ensuring the Black community has access to safe housing, nutritious food, clean air and water, and a living wage. (Resolution Section 3, Parts A, C, D, and H)
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Safety and Legal Protections: The resolution seeks to ensure safety and freedom from violence, particularly from government actors, and calls for the end of surveillance and mandatory reporting within criminal and family regulation systems. (Resolution Section 3, Parts F and G)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within 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+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Children+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Mental Health Access+6Improves Abortion Access+5Increases Medicaid Funding+5Increases Research Funding+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+8Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+4Improves Rural Development+4Improves Public Transit+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+5Improves Privacy Rights+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-5
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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-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.
- 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-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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