A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution officially designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day. It raises awareness about the alarming rates of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, where over 600 women die annually from pregnancy complications, with 87% of these deaths being preventable.
Who Benefits and How
Expectant and new mothers benefit from increased public attention to maternal health issues. Black women (who have 3x higher mortality rates than white women), American Indian/Alaska Native women (4x higher mortality), and women in rural areas particularly benefit from awareness of healthcare disparities. Healthcare organizations and advocacy groups benefit from official recognition supporting their maternal health initiatives.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a commemorative resolution with no direct costs or regulatory requirements. No parties bear a significant burden as it does not mandate funding or create new programs.
Key Provisions
- Designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day
- Calls for action to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and improve maternal safety
- Promotes initiatives to address and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes
- Recognizes the need for meaningful investments in maternal health improvement efforts
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, morbidity, and health outcome disparities in the United States.
Key Policy Areas
Public Health, Women's Health
Primary Purpose
Designates January 23, 2026, as Maternal Health Awareness Day to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, morbidity, and health outcome disparities in the United States.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Booker (for himself, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mrs. Capito, …
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S347-384)
Submitted in Senate
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