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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. (BMMA), 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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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-14
Introduced
54
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Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.3% (553 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-04-14

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The proposal designates April 11-17, 2025 as "Black Maternal Health Week" to raise awareness about the serious health challenges Black women and pregnant people face during pregnancy and childbirth, including higher rates of death and complications. The week-long recognition aims to draw national attention to these disparities and encourage efforts to reduce maternal mortality and health problems in Black communities. This designation does not create new programs or funding, but rather officially recognizes an existing awareness initiative started by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.

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