Supporting the recognition of a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity", honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes.
Maternal Health: Day of Remembrance for Kira Johnson
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not currently moving forward. There is no companion bill listed for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This is a commemorative resolution that honors a specific person and promotes health awareness. These types of measures are usually non-controversial and pass with broad support.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize a Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity. It honors the life of Kira Johnson, who died from preventable medical complications after giving birth in 2016.
- The proposal praises the work of 4Kira4Moms, an organization started by Kira's husband to improve health outcomes for mothers. The group has helped push for national laws that track pregnancy-related deaths and provide better care for Black mothers.
- It highlights the need for hospital accountability, including training for medical staff to reduce bias and racism. It also supports programs that ensure mothers are treated with respect and that fathers are more involved in the healthcare process.
- The resolution notes that Black women in the United States still face much higher rates of death and illness related to pregnancy. It calls for continued federal leadership and community-based solutions to end these preventable tragedies.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the recognition of a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity", honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes.
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