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Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 128

Black Midwives Day: Recognition and Support

A resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

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Part of: Designation of Black Midwives Day

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Key Points

  • This resolution officially names March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to celebrate the history and work of Black midwives in the United States.
  • It highlights a serious health crisis where Black women are nearly four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, regardless of their income or education level.
  • The resolution points out that over 2 million women live in "maternity care deserts" with no local hospitals or birth centers, making midwives essential for providing safe care in those communities.
  • It calls for more government funding to train Black midwives and asks states to stop passing laws that make it difficult or illegal for them to practice.
  • The plan suggests that government insurance programs like Medicaid and TRICARE should cover midwifery services to make this type of care more affordable for families.

Milestones

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Mar 14, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1781-1782)

Mar 14, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Related Bills

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H.Res. 1120Related bill

Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

Mar 17 — 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.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 128
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1781-1782)

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