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.

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The House resolution calls for a national week of awareness about the disproportionate rates of maternal death and complications among Black women and birthing people. It urges recognition of the systemic racism and social determinants that drive these outcomes and calls for broader support such as safe housing, transportation, nutrition, and clean environments. The designation is intended to focus public and congressional attention on improving maternal health equity.

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