A resolution designating January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
Sponsored By: Senator Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced
Summary
Designates January 23, 2026 as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to spotlight rising pregnancy-related deaths and stark racial and rural disparities in maternal outcomes. It urges federal, state, tribal, and local leaders, health providers, and communities to raise awareness, honor those lost to pregnancy-related causes, promote community-based care like midwifery and doula support, expand the maternal health workforce and telehealth, and pursue investments to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Katie Britt
AL • R
Sponsored 1/28/2026
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 1/28/2026
Shelley Capito
WV • R
Sponsored 1/28/2026
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/28/2026
Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 1/28/2026
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 1/28/2026
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