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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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates house resolution recognizing the Black maternal mortality crisis and calling for Congressional action on systemic racism, social determinants of health, and passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. The main policy areas are Healthcare, Science & Space, Environment, and Agriculture.
Who Benefits and How
Black women and birthing people experiencing maternal health disparities would be affected, Black Mamas Matter Alliance and community-based maternal health organizations could gain revenue opportunities, and Healthcare providers offering full-spectrum reproductive care could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Creates house resolution recognizing the Black maternal mortality crisis and calling for Congressional action on systemic racism, social determinants of health, and passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates house resolution recognizing the Black maternal mortality crisis and calling for Congressional action on systemic racism, social determinants of health, and passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Science & Space, Environment, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
The bill creates house resolution recognizing the Black maternal mortality crisis and calling for Congressional action on systemic racism, social determinants of health, and passage of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
Policy Domains
Full Resolution
Identified Gains
- Black women and birthing people experiencing maternal health disparities
- Black Mamas Matter Alliance and community-based maternal health organizations
- Healthcare providers offering full-spectrum reproductive care
- Diverse perinatal healthcare professionals and birth workers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Adams (for herself, Ms. Underwood, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Bishop, …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Diverse perinatal healthcare professionals and birth workers, Healthcare providers offering full-spectrum reproductive care
Black women and birthing people experiencing maternal health disparities
Black Mamas Matter Alliance and community-based maternal health organizations
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "congress"
- → United States Congress (House of Representatives)
- "black_mamas_matter_alliance"
- → Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) - founder of Black Maternal Health Week
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., the organization that founded Black Maternal Health Week
The week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, designated to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people
Legislation mentioned as needed to ensure access to safe and respectful maternal health care for Black birthing people
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