Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week".
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™H.Res.1153 is a House resolution from the 118th Congress that recognizes the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week." The resolution aims to highlight and bring awareness to issues related to Black maternal health. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No full bill text or detailed summary is available.
This resolution formally designates a week to raise awareness about Black maternal health but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- Designates April 11-17, 2024, as the seventh annual Black Maternal Health Week.
- Focuses on raising awareness of health issues affecting Black mothers.
- Referred to the House Subcommittee on Health but did not proceed further.
['Black mothers and families', 'Health advocacy organizations focused on maternal health', 'Public health agencies involved in maternal and child health']
['No funding or enforcement mechanisms are specified, limiting direct impact.', 'As a resolution, it carries no legal authority or mandates.', 'The lack of detailed provisions may limit measurable outcomes.']
The resolution is part of ongoing efforts in Congress to recognize and address disparities in maternal health outcomes, particularly among Black women. It reflects a symbolic legislative action rather than a statutory change. The bill was introduced and referred to a subcommittee but did not advance, indicating limited legislative momentum during the 118th Congress.
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['May increase public and policymaker awareness of Black maternal health issues.', 'Could encourage related advocacy and educational activities during the designated week.', 'Might influence future legislative proposals addressing maternal health disparities.']
As a nonbinding House resolution without accompanying text or funding, this bill serves primarily a symbolic role. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed legislative language and the lack of progress beyond subcommittee referral. Monitoring future related legislation may provide insight into substantive policy developments in this area.
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