Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

This House resolution supports recognizing March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and recognizes the contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health. It encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial differences in maternal health outcomes, including by diversifying the perinatal workforce. It calls for more funding for midwife education and training, financial and mentorship support for students and preceptors, and removing accreditation barriers for midwives from all training pathways. It also encourages governments to allow midwives to practice independently, to decriminalize midwifery, and to fund TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care by midwives. The resolution does not create a law or provide funding on its own.

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Sponsors

• Gwen Moore Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors