A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2077)

S.Res.459 through Congress

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Related House measure: H.Res.818 Recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 11, 2018

Recognizes: (1) the significance of April 11-April 17, 2018, as Black Maternal Health Week; and (2) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.

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Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] · D–CA

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Apr 11, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2077)
Apr 11, 2018
Introduced in Senate

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HRES 818 · Recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

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Discuss S.Res.459, 115th Congress: A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/459

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2018-04-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres459/BILLS-115sres459is.htm

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Analyze S.Res.459 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.459, 115th Congress: A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/459

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2018-04-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres459/BILLS-115sres459is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.459, 115th Congress: A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/459

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2018-04-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres459/BILLS-115sres459is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.459, 115th Congress: A resolution recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/459

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 2018-04-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres459/BILLS-115sres459is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.459 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.