Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Latest action · Mar 22, 2024 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedMar 15, 2024
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce.
The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Mar 15, 2024.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NC | Alma S. Adams | Original | Mar 15, 2024 |
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Original | Mar 15, 2024 |
| D-IL | Danny K. Davis | Original | Mar 15, 2024 |
| D-GA | Lucy McBath | Original | Mar 15, 2024 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 22, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Mar 15, 2024Introduced in House
- Mar 15, 2024Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Mar 15, 2024Submitted in House
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 588 | A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day". | Related bill | Mar 14, 2024 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
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- Mar 15, 2024Introduced in House
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