Bills · SRES 675
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 675Health
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.
This resolution marks a week in April 2026 to focus on the high rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women and calls for better insurance and community support to save lives.AI-written
INTRO APR 16· LAST ACTION APR 16
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AI-writtenDesignates a national week to confront the Black maternal health crisis, acknowledging that Black women die from pregnancy-related causes at three times the rate of white women and calling for urgent policy changes to stop these preventable deaths.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among wealthy nations, and for Black women, the situation is worsening even as rates for other groups improve. Since the CDC estimates that 80% of these deaths are preventable, this resolution matters because it sets a formal agenda for what the government should do next, such as expanding insurance coverage and supporting community-led healthcare models. If this isn't addressed, thousands of families will continue to lose mothers to avoidable medical issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates April 11 through April 17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week.
This creates a formal annual window for national advocacy and public education on maternal health disparities.
PROVISION 02
Acknowledges that systemic racism and 'maternity care deserts' contribute to poor health outcomes.
It identifies the root causes of the crisis as being social and structural rather than just individual health choices.
PROVISION 03
Calls for 12 months of continuous postpartum health insurance coverage.
Many pregnancy-related deaths occur weeks or months after birth, often after temporary insurance has expired.
PROVISION 04
Recognizes the value of Black midwives, doulas, and community-based perinatal workers.
It promotes alternative and community-led models of care that have been shown to improve outcomes for Black families.
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2 EVENTSAPR 16
Submitted in Senate
APR 16
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 675
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last actionApr 16, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 675Health
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.
This resolution marks a week in April 2026 to focus on the high rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women and calls for better insurance and community support to save lives.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 16, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 16, 2026
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