SRES 209
117th Congress
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A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.
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Agreed to (Senate)
May 12, 2021
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2496; text: CR S2492)
May 12, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2496; text: CR S2492)
May 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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Plain-English summary
This resolution designates May 9-May 15, 2021, as Doula Week and recognizes the role of doulas in providing maternal health services.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2496; text: CR S2492)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 209: A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-209/
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S. Res. 209, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-209/.
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