Bill · S.Res. 32· Senate(119-SRES-32)
A resolution designating January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/23/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates January 23, 2025, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day." The measure aims to raise public awareness regarding maternal mortality, morbidity, and existing disparities in health outcomes. It encourages various levels of government and healthcare providers to take action to improve maternal safety. Additionally, the resolution supports initiatives intended to eliminate health disparities and ensure equitable care practices. Finally, it honors those who have died due to pregnancy-related causes and recognizes the need for investments to improve maternal health.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution addresses the higher pregnancy-related mortality ratio experienced by Black women.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution highlights the significant mortality disparities faced by American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on increasing awareness and safety regarding maternal health and pregnancy complications.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution seeks to increase public knowledge about maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in health outcomes (Resolution Section 2, A).
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Encouraging Action: It encourages the Federal Government, States, territories, Tribes, and healthcare providers to act to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and improve safety (Resolution Section 2, B).
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Promoting Equity: The measure promotes initiatives to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes and ensure respectful and equitable maternity care practices (Resolution Section 3, A and B).
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Investment Recognition: It supports and recognizes the need for meaningful investments to improve maternal health and promote equitable care (Resolution Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the 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+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Women+5Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Gender Equality+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S339-340)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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