Supports the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to address the maternal.
The resolution highlights the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States, particularly among Black women and birthing people. It emphasizes the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, exacerbated by systemic and structural racism. The resolution calls for policies that ensure safe and affordable housing, transportation equity, nutritious food, clean air and water, and continuous health insurance coverage. It also advocates for comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care, including access to the full spectrum of reproductive care.
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