Cory Booker (D-NJ)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
A Democratic resolution with 17 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week." The week was founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. to draw national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States. The resolution highlights the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women compared to other groups. It calls for addressing systemic inequities, including structural racism and social determinants of health. Additionally, the resolution advocates for specific legislative actions and community investments to improve health outcomes.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +9
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The entire resolution is centered on addressing the maternal health crisis specifically affecting Black women.
- Scored +8
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution specifically targets systemic racism and the disproportionate health disparities faced by Black women.
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution advocates for improved health outcomes, economic opportunity, and bodily autonomy for women.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The resolution calls for the end of surveillance within the criminal and family regulation systems.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Health Outcomes Through Community Investment: The resolution calls for investment in maternity care led by the communities most affected by the crisis to improve outcomes. (Resolution Section 3, Part 1)
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Financial Security During Postpartum: It supports continuous health insurance coverage for at least one year after giving birth to assist Black women and birthing people. (Resolution Section 3, Part 2)
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Access to Comprehensive Care: The text promotes policies for affordable, comprehensive, and holistic maternal health care that is free from discrimination. (Resolution Section 3, Part 3)
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Workforce Development: The resolution aims to create a sustained and expansive workforce pipeline for diverse perinatal professionals. (Resolution Section 3, Part J)
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Improved Living Standards: It recognizes that Congress must work toward ensuring the Black community has access to safe housing, nutritious food, clean air and water, and a living wage. (Resolution Section 3, Parts A, C, D, and H)
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Safety and Legal Protections: The resolution seeks to ensure safety and freedom from violence, particularly from government actors, and calls for the end of surveillance and mandatory reporting within criminal and family regulation systems. (Resolution Section 3, Parts F and G)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The entire resolution is centered on addressing the maternal health crisis specifically affecting Black women. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution advocates for improved health outcomes, economic opportunity, and bodily autonomy for women. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution addresses economic inequities, food security, and healthcare access for low-income communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the lack of maternity care in rural communities. Would children be better off under this? — Improving maternal and neonatal outcomes benefits children and their development.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution calls for comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable maternal health care to address life-threatening disparities. Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution advocates for increased access to mental health screenings and support for pregnant and postpartum people. Does this make abortion easier to get? — The text mentions reproductive health care and the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on bodily autonomy. Does this put more money into Medicaid, the health coverage for people on low incomes? — The resolution highlights the need to address low Medicaid reimbursements as a barrier to maternal care access. Does this put more money into medical research? — It encourages investment in community-driven research to address maternal health inequities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution specifically targets systemic racism and the disproportionate health disparities faced by Black women. Does this make housing cost less? — The resolution identifies safe and affordable housing as a critical factor for the Black community's well-being. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution addresses gender oppression as a contributing factor to maternal health crises. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution supports access to a living wage and economic opportunities to mitigate social determinants of health.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The resolution promotes access to clean air, water, and environments free from toxins. Does this invest in rural communities? — It addresses the need to improve healthcare access in rural communities that face maternity care deserts. Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The resolution explicitly mentions the importance of transportation equity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The resolution advocates for the decriminalization and end of mandatory reporting within legal systems. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The resolution calls for an end to the surveillance of Black birthing people.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The resolution calls for the end of surveillance within the criminal and family regulation systems.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-332: Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
- 119-HRES-1183: Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
- 119-SRES-675: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
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