Federal · 119th Congress
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.
Policy areaHealth
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Cosponsors41
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Nanette Diaz BarragánDU.S. Representative · 44th District · CA
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 2nd District · GA
Shontel M. BrownDU.S. Representative · 11th District · OH
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Yvette D. ClarkeDU.S. Representative · 9th District · NY
Steve CohenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TN
Shomari FiguresDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · AL
Sylvia R. GarciaDU.S. Representative · 29th District · TX
Josh GottheimerDU.S. Representative · 5th District · NJ
Jahana HayesDU.S. Representative · 5th District · CT
Jonathan L. JacksonDU.S. Representative · 1st District · IL12 of 41
Other titles
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.Official Title as Introduced
Legislative history2
Apr 16, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 16, 2026
HouseSubmitted in House