S. Res. 590 designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to bring attention to the serious crisis in maternal health in the United States. The resolution highlights that over 600 women die annually from pregnancy-related complications, with rates having more than doubled since 1987, and notes that 87 percent of these deaths are preventable. Significant racial and geographic disparities exist, with Black women facing maternal mortality rates more than three times higher than white women, and American Indian and Alaska Native women facing rates more than four times higher, while rural areas struggle with limited access to maternity care. The resolution supports existing federal and state initiatives to improve maternal health, including expanded Medicaid coverage, mortality review programs, and community-based care models, and urges continued investment in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. This is a symbolic resolution with no direct funding or enforcement mechanisms, but it aims to elevate awareness and encourage action across government, healthcare providers, and communities.
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