US SR479 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-21 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S436-437)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution (1) designates January 23, 2020, as Maternal Health Awareness Day; (2) encourages efforts to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, eliminate disparities in maternal health, and promote respectful and equitable maternity care practices; and (3) honors mothers who have passed away as a result of pregnancy-related causes.

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Title

A resolution designating January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-21SenateReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S436-437)

Same As/Similar To

HR853 (Related) 2020-02-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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