H.Res.1268

Recognizing the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color".

Introduced·5/7/26

Recognizes the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color".

The bill recognizes the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Postpartum Awareness Week for Communities of Color" to highlight the unique challenges faced by women and pregnant people of color during the postpartum period. It supports efforts to combat institutional racism and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes.

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May 7

House

Submitted in House

May 7

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.