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S.Res. 459

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.
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Committee
Latest Action · April 11, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2077)
Congress
115th (2017–2019)
Introduced
April 11, 2018
Sponsor
Sen. Kamala HarrisD
Cosponsors (14)
14D 0R
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Recognizes: (1) the significance of April 11-April 17, 2018, as Black Maternal Health Week; and (2) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.

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