Supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
Official title: Recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.
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This resolution supports and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce. The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.
Filed in the House
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Who introduced this
Gwen Moore
DemocratU.S. Representative · WI-4
4 cosponsors — all Democrat
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