Supporting the recognition of a "Day of Remembrance and Commitment to Maternal Health Equity", honoring the life of Kira Johnson, and commending 4Kira4Moms for its unwavering dedication to improving maternal health in Atlanta, throughout Georgia, and across the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
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Summary
Maternal health equity is the focus of this resolution, which honors Kira Johnson and would push federal action to reduce racial disparities and improve accountability in maternity care. It sets out the Kira Johnson Act framework to fund community grants, bias training, hospital compliance programs, and research and oversight to prevent avoidable maternal harm.
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- Black mothers and families: Would target grants and programs to improve outcomes for Black women and underserved communities and elevate their voices in care decisions.
- Community groups and advocates: Would gain access to federal grants to run local maternal health programs and fatherhood engagement efforts.
- Hospitals and maternity staff: Would be asked to create respectful maternity care compliance offices and provide training to identify and reduce bias and discrimination among all employees.
- Researchers and watchdogs: Would get directed studies and evaluations, with the National Academies studying training effectiveness and the Government Accountability Office assessing hospital compliance offices.
- Fathers and partners: Recognizes the role of engaged fathers and supports policies to strengthen paternal involvement as a protective factor for families.
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Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
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