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.
Sponsored by Cory A. Booker DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Health.
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Cosponsors
15 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Tammy Duckworth DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard J. Durbin DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Patty Murray DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Elizabeth Warren DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Christopher A. Coons DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Alex Padilla DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Edward J. Markey DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chris Van Hollen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Peter Welch DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Amy Klobuchar DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tina Smith DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Elissa Slotkin DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jeff Merkley DDemocrat | |
| Adam B. Schiff DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in Senate | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
- Submitted in Senate
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee (Senate)Referred To, April 16, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names S.Res. 675.