Booker, Adams, Underwood Introduce Bicameral Black Maternal Health Week Resolution

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"The US maternal mortality crisis, especially among Black Americans, requires urgent attention and action. As the richest country in the world, it is a travesty that our nation continues to top the maternal mortality rate among its peer countries. We must do more to address this crisis and find meaningful solutions that will end the disparities in care that Black people face when giving birth. I am proud to work with my colleagues on this resolution that calls on Congress to improve Black maternal health by providing economic support, promoting community-driven solutions to better understand the causes of maternal death and complications from birth, and increasing access to quality, affordable health care for Black communities."

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