Recognizing the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among all women, and honoring mothers.
Latest action · Feb 12, 2020 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedFeb 12, 2020
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution (1) acknowledges the maternal health crisis in the United States; (2) supports action and investment by the federal government and others to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, eliminate disparities in maternal health, and promote respectful and equitable maternity care practices; and (3) honors mothers who have passed away as a result of pregnancy-related causes.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 12, 2020 to Sep 1, 2020, with 6 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | Abigail Davis Spanberger | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-NC | Alma S. Adams | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-MA | Ayanna Pressley | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-VA | Jennifer Wexton | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-IL | Lauren Underwood | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-IL | Robin L. Kelly | Original | Feb 12, 2020 |
| D-VA | Elaine G. Luria | Sep 1, 2020 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 12, 2020Introduced in House
- Feb 12, 2020Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 479 | A resolution designating January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day". | Related bill | Jan 21, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 12, 2020Introduced in House
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