# 119-sres-675: A resolution 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., 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.

119-sres-675, A resolution 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., 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-23).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-675
- As of: 2026-04-23
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-675
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution 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., 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-23

## Summary

**Reduce maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.** This resolution would designate April 11 through April 17, 2026 as Black Maternal Health Week to spotlight the maternal and reproductive health crisis and the need for action. It cites that Black women are 2 to 3 times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related causes, that Black maternal mortality rose to 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023, and that drivers include structural racism, limited access to care, and maternity care deserts.

## Cosponsors (15)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-675 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/675)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-675 (as of 2026-04-23).