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Dear team,
Today, members of the House and Senate reintroduced the Black Maternal
Health Momnibus Act of 2021. This historic bipartisan legislative
package aims to advance inclusive and accessible maternal health care
in the U.S., particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing people who
are most impacted by the maternal health crisis.
The 12 bills that make up the Momnibus Act build upon existing
legislation to address the drivers of the maternal health crisis
through research, investment, measures to strengthen the maternal
workforce, and much more. The Momnibus was reintroduced in the U.S.
House of Representatives by members of the Black Maternal Health
Caucus, including Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and
Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and in the Senate by Senator Cory
Booker (D-NJ).
From the beginning, the Center has been deeply involved in the
coalition effort to support and advance the Momnibus, providing legal
expertise, analysis, and technical assistance in crafting the
legislation.
As our Federal Policy Counsel Jennifer Jacoby said, "This bill
package is critical and long overdue. It's unacceptable that
mothers in the U.S. are dying at one of the highest rates of any
developed country, and those mothers are largely Black and
Indigenous."
With the U.S. facing a worsening maternal health crisis, Congress must
act now to pass this much-needed legislation.
Join us in making some noise on social media to support the Black
Maternal Health Momnibus Act by sharing the posts below!
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You can also learn more about the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
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Together, we can work to end racial disparities in maternal health
care and ensure access to safe and respectful maternal health care for
all birthing people.
Onward,
Center for Reproductive Rights
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