Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
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Summary
Elevate Black midwives to help close racial gaps in maternal health. This resolution would designate March 14, 2026 as Black Midwives Day and push for policies to expand access to culturally congruent midwifery, remove training and accreditation barriers, and increase coverage and support for midwives across settings.
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- Families and birthing people: Calls attention to maternity care deserts that affect more than 2.3 million women of childbearing age and highlights midwife-led care as linked to better outcomes, fewer cesareans and preterm births, and cost savings.
- Black midwives, students, and preceptors: Urges increased funding for education, training, mentorship, financial pathways, and removal of barriers that limit Black preceptors and midwives across all training paths.
- Governments and payers: Encourages federal, state, and local action to authorize autonomous midwife practice, expand Medicaid and TRICARE coverage for midwife services, and destigmatize and decriminalize community-based midwifery.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Cosponsors
Adams
NC • D
Sponsored 3/17/2026
Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/17/2026
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