# 117-sres-209: A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.

117-sres-209, A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2496; text: CR S2492) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-209
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.
- Status: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2496; text: CR S2492)
- Introduced: 2021-05-12
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2021-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-s-4003: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022
- 117-s-3846: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022
- 117-s-1828: HAVANA Act of 2021
- 117-s-475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
- 117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-s-1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021

## Sources
- [117-sres-209 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/209)

## Related
- [117-s-4003: Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4003)
- [117-s-3846: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act of 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-3846)
- [117-s-1828: HAVANA Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1828)
- [117-s-475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-475)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-s-1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1511)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-209 (as of 2026-10-15).