H.Con.Res.116

A Resolution Recognizing May 5th As International Midwives Day And Honoring The Legacy And Importance Of Midwives In Delaware.

Chamber Passed·5/5/26
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Delaware HCR116 recognizes May 5th as International Midwives Day and supports expanding midwifery care to improve maternal health outcomes.

Delaware HCR116 honors the legacy and importance of midwives in Delaware and worldwide by recognizing May 5th as International Midwives Day. The resolution highlights the critical role of midwives in providing care, support, and advocacy for birthing people and families. It emphasizes the need to address maternal health disparities, particularly those disproportionately affecting Black women and birthing people.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 0–0 · May 5
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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History

May 5

House

Introduced in House

May 5

House

Passed In House by Voice Vote

May 5

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT