Black Maternal Health Caucus
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Congressional Caucus established by @RepUnderwood and @RepAdams to elevate the Black maternal health crisis and advance policy solutions to save lives.
Washington, D.C.
Joined September 2019
There has never been comprehensive federal action to solve our maternal crisis — until the #Momnibus. @RepUnderwood, @RepAdams, @SenBooker, and members of the @BMHCaucus introduced this historic legislative package to save moms’ lives. Congress must pass it now!
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RT @RepUnderwood: Proud to join my friend Charles Johnson, founder of @4kira4moms, and a powerful group of advocates to share more about ou….
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RT @BMHCaucus: Join the Black Maternal Health Caucus this Friday for an exciting Stakeholder Update hosted by Co-Chairs @RepAdams and @RepU….
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Today marks the 6th year anniversary of the @BMHCaucus! From introducing the Momnibus & securing more than $200 million in federal funding for maternal health, to bringing together over 120 bipartisan members of Congress we thank every maternal health champion on and off the Hill
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Join the Black Maternal Health Caucus this Friday for an exciting Stakeholder Update hosted by Co-Chairs @RepAdams and @RepUnderwood! RSVP here:
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Did you miss the Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit? Don’t worry! You can watch every session AND download the materials here:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
The fourth annual Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit will be held in Joliet, Illinois, on Monday, August 26, 2024. It is an in-person event that will also be
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RT @BMHCaucus: The NIH IMPROVE Act, by @RepUnderwood, @RepBrianFitz, @SenKatieBritt, and @Senlaphonza, would make this funding PERMANENT. W….
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
In early 2019, Co-Chairs Adams and Underwood met with then-Director Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to urge the agency to
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Did you miss the Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit? Don’t worry! You can watch every session AND download the materials here:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
The fourth annual Black Maternal Health Caucus 2024 Stakeholder Summit will be held in Joliet, Illinois, on Monday, August 26, 2024. It is an in-person event that will also be
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Did you know: The BMHC has secured over $200 million in NEW Momnibus and maternal health funding through the federal appropriations process since 2023? Find a full breakdown here:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
Every year, Congress works on appropriations legislation that funds the federal government.
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The #Momnibus is the solution to this crisis. Learn more about @SenBooker and @RepPressley's Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
Introduced by Rep.
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The NIH IMPROVE Act, by @RepUnderwood, @RepBrianFitz, @SenKatieBritt, and @Senlaphonza, would make this funding PERMANENT. We need Congress to pass it along with the entire #Momnibus. Learn more!
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
In early 2019, Co-Chairs Adams and Underwood met with then-Director Francis Collins of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to urge the agency to
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To date, NIH IMPROVE has funded projects in more than 20 states! View the full list here:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
Every year, Congress works on appropriations legislation that funds the federal government.
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Since then, we’ve increased funding for the initiative *five-fold* and research institutions around the country have continued their work to advance maternal health and end preventable deaths. (2/4).
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Today marks 5 years of the @NIH IMPROVE Initiative! The BMHC helped create this program to support life-saving research into what drives our maternal health crisis. (1/4).
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RT @BMHCaucus: Thank you so much @TatyanaAli for participating in the 2024 Stakeholder Summit and for your tireless advocacy for mothers an….
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Thank you so much @TatyanaAli for participating in the 2024 Stakeholder Summit and for your tireless advocacy for mothers and families.
Thank you @RepUnderwood, @RepAdams and the entire @BMHCaucus. The people in this fight are such incredible warriors for justice; and it's another reminder that we truly have everything we need. Let's go! #TogetherWereBetter
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RT @BMHCaucus: Congratulations to the winners! The BMHC secured funding for this incredible Challenge from @NIH. Community-based orgs recei….
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
WASHINGTON – This week, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the final winners of the Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge.
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RT @RepUnderwood: Proud to partner with @Senlaphonza to protect critical research dollars at @NIH that save moms’ lives! .
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RT @RepUnderwood: .@TheMOMSTour is coming to our community in Joliet this October! If your organization is helping address maternal health….
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Congratulations to the winners! The BMHC secured funding for this incredible Challenge from @NIH. Community-based orgs received $1.5M to develop, implement, and conduct research projects to improve maternal health outcomes in their communities. Read more:
blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov
WASHINGTON – This week, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced the final winners of the Connecting the Community for Maternal Health Challenge.
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Pregnant and postpartum women can get the help and resources they need, when they need it, by calling or texting 833-852-6262
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