Senate Simple Resolution 479
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution designating January 23, 2020, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
479
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution (1) designates January 23, 2020, as Maternal Health Awareness Day; (2) encourages efforts to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes, eliminate disparities in maternal health, and promote respectful and equitable maternity care practices; and (3) honors mothers who have passed away as a result of pregnancy-related causes.
January 21, 2020
01/21/2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S436-437)
01/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:21:13 PM