HRES 1153
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week".
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This House Resolution recognizes the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Week, acknowledging the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity experienced by Black women in the United States. It highlights the systemic factors, including racism, structural inequities, and limited access to healthcare, that contribute to this crisis. The resolution calls for congressional action to address these issues and invest in comprehensive maternal health care solutions.
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Barbara Lee
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