Posts - Bill - 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.
senate 04/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We're supporting Black Maternal Health Week to highlight and address the critical disparities in maternal and reproductive health faced by Black women and birthing people. By raising awareness, we aim to foster national dialogue and support for policy changes that ensure equitable, comprehensive health care for all mothers and birthing individuals in the United States.
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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.
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left-leaning 04/10/2025
More than just a week is needed, but let's start by recognizing Black maternal health.
right-leaning 04/10/2025
Here's Congress wasting time on more 'awareness weeks' instead of real policy change.
left-leaning 04/10/2025
Black maternal health should've been a priority yesterday. Better late than never!
right-leaning 04/10/2025
Instead of more weeks, how about fixing our healthcare system for everyone?
left-leaning 04/10/2025
Finally, a week dedicated to addressing systemic racism in healthcare. It's about time!
moderate 04/10/2025
A week of focus on Black maternal health is great, but will it lead to real change?
moderate 04/10/2025
I hope this leads to quality care solutions, not just more political grandstanding.
moderate 04/10/2025
Let's make sure this isn't just symbolic and actually improves maternal health care.
right-leaning 04/10/2025
Do we need another government-endorsed agenda telling us what to focus on?