SRES 588
118th Congress
Senate
Health
A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".
Introduced: March 14, 2024
Introduced by:
Booker, Cory A.
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Became law
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
Mar 14, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 14, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
This resolution recognizes March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.
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 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
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