A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

This resolution was introduced in the Senate and immediately sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It must pass out of this committee, then be voted on and approved by the full Senate. As a Senate Resolution, it does not require House approval or the President's signature to pass; it only expresses the sentiment of the Senate.

If this resolution passes, the official designation of 'Black Maternal Health Week' would likely lead to more public campaigns and media coverage highlighting the maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people. It aims to encourage Congress to develop policies that ensure safe housing, clean environments, fair wages, and access to comprehensive health care, particularly in communities of color. The resolution also seeks to support and increase funding for Black-led organizations and perinatal professionals who provide critical care.

Supporters of the resolution emphasize the urgent need to acknowledge and address the disproportionately high maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black women, stating that these are unacceptable and unjust. They believe that designating a week for this issue will foster a national conversation and promote community-driven solutions. Critics, while often agreeing on the importance of the issue, might suggest that resolutions primarily serve as symbolic gestures and that more substantive legislative actions are required to enact real, systemic change in healthcare and social determinants of health.