Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual Black Maternal Health Week to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that the Senate recognizes that— Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States. It relies on compliance mandates and product standards. The main policy areas are Environment, Healthcare Consumers, Energy, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires that the Senate recognizes that— Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires that the Senate recognizes that— Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Healthcare Consumers, Energy, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires that the Senate recognizes that— Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Booker (for himself, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Markey, Ms. …
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