119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 1163
This House resolution honors Kira Johnson, a woman who died from preventable complications following childbirth in 2016, and recognizes the organization 4Kira4Moms, founded by her husband to address maternal health disparities. The resolution supports establishing a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity" and commends 4Kira4Moms for its work advocating for maternal health improvements, particularly for Black women and underserved communities. The resolution references several legislative initiatives the organization has supported, including the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, and the proposed Kira Johnson Act, which would fund community-based programs, anti-bias training for healthcare workers, and hospital compliance programs for respectful maternity care. This is a symbolic resolution expressing support rather than creating new law or appropriating funding, and it highlights the ongoing crisis of preventable maternal deaths in the United States.