Bills · SRES 590
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 590Health
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
INTRO JAN 28· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a critical public health issue: the alarmingly high rates of maternal deaths and severe complications in the United States, especially compared to other developed nations. The bill highlights that many of these tragic outcomes are preventable and that significant racial and geographic differences exist in who is most affected. For instance, Black and Indigenous women face much higher risks, and women in rural areas often lack access to essential maternity care.
If this resolution becomes law, it won't directly create new programs or funding, but it will officially acknowledge the severity of the maternal health crisis and the need for action. This official recognition from the Senate can help keep maternal health in the national conversation, encourage ongoing efforts to improve care, and potentially pave the way for future legislation that provides more concrete support and resources. Without such awareness, these vital issues might receive less attention, potentially slowing progress towards safer and more equitable maternal care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day."
This officially recognizes a specific day to focus national attention on maternal health issues.
PROVISION 02
Supports raising public awareness about maternal mortality, severe maternal complications, and disparities in maternal health outcomes.
This provision aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the scope and severity of maternal health challenges.
PROVISION 03
Encourages federal, state, and local governments and healthcare providers to take action to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and improve maternal safety.
This calls for collective action from various entities to implement solutions and improve care.
PROVISION 04
Promotes initiatives to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes and ensure respectful, equitable maternity care practices.
This highlights the importance of fair treatment and equal access to quality care for all mothers, regardless of background.
PROVISION 05
Supports and recognizes the need for meaningful investments in efforts to improve maternal health.
This signals the Senate's belief that financial resources are necessary to make significant progress in maternal health.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 28
Submitted in Senate
JAN 28
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 590
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2026
Last actionJan 28, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 590Health
A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
INTRODUCED JAN 28, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
8
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