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- H.RES.926
H.RES.926: Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality an
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 17, 2020
- Latest Major Action April 17, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
69 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 17, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 17, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| April 17, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Alma Adams (D-N.C.) |