HRES 1083
118th Congress
House
Health
Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 15, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 15, 2024
Submitted in House
Mar 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce.
The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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