Thread: It is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek so today I'm highlighting the legislative work on the Black maternal mortality crisis. Rep Alma Adams, Rep Lauren Underwood & Sen Kamala Harris launched the Black Momnibus this year but the work has been ongoing for years. #BlackWomenLead 1/ https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1249053138541318145
Thread: It is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek so today I'm highlighting the legislative work on the Black maternal mortality crisis. Rep Alma Adams, Rep Lauren Underwood & Sen Kamala Harris launched the Black Momnibus this year but the work has been ongoing for years. #BlackWomenLead 1/ https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1249053138541318145
Thread: It is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek so today I'm highlighting the legislative work on the Black maternal mortality crisis. Rep Alma Adams, Rep Lauren Underwood & Sen Kamala Harris launched the Black Momnibus this year but the work has been ongoing for years. #BlackWomenLead 1/ https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1249053138541318145
Thread: It is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek so today I'm highlighting the legislative work on the Black maternal mortality crisis. Rep Alma Adams, Rep Lauren Underwood & Sen Kamala Harris launched the Black Momnibus this year but the work has been ongoing for years. #BlackWomenLead 1/ https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1249053138541318145
Before I dive into the legislative efforts by elected officials, I want to shout out @BlkMamasMatter. The Black Mamas Alliance has advocated for years for improvements in Black maternal health, rights & justice. More info ⬇️ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 2/ https://blackmamasmatter.org 
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Tonight Rep. Alma Adams is hosting a virtual session with Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Cory Booker to discuss #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Details ⬇️ 3/ https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1249993296190922752?s=19
In concert with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sen. #KamalaHarris Harris and Rep. #AlmaAdams launched the inaugural (1st) #BlackMaternalHealthWeek Apr 11-17 2018 with a Senate and House Resolution. 4/
In concert with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sen. #KamalaHarris Harris and Rep. #AlmaAdams launched the inaugural (1st) #BlackMaternalHealthWeek Apr 11-17 2018 with a Senate and House Resolution. 4/
In concert with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sen. #KamalaHarris Harris and Rep. #AlmaAdams launched the inaugural (1st) #BlackMaternalHealthWeek Apr 11-17 2018 with a Senate and House Resolution. 4/
In concert with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sen. #KamalaHarris Harris and Rep. #AlmaAdams launched the inaugural (1st) #BlackMaternalHealthWeek Apr 11-17 2018 with a Senate and House Resolution. 4/
In concert with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Sen. #KamalaHarris Harris and Rep. #AlmaAdams launched the inaugural (1st) #BlackMaternalHealthWeek Apr 11-17 2018 with a Senate and House Resolution. 4/
Shortly after launching the inaugural #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, on 8/22/18 Sen #KamalaHarris introduced the FIRST bill in Congress to SPECIFICALLY tackle the disparities in the Black maternal mortality rates called the Maternal Care Act. Details ⬇️ 5/ https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-harris-introduces-bill-aimed-at-reducing-racial-disparities-in-maternal-mortality
Shortly after launching the inaugural #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, on 8/22/18 Sen #KamalaHarris introduced the FIRST bill in Congress to SPECIFICALLY tackle the disparities in the Black maternal mortality rates called the Maternal Care Act. Details 5/ https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-harris-introduces-bill-aimed-at-reducing-racial-disparities-in-maternal-mortality
Shortly after launching the inaugural #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, on 8/22/18 Sen #KamalaHarris introduced the FIRST bill in Congress to SPECIFICALLY tackle the disparities in the Black maternal mortality rates called the Maternal Care Act. Details 5/ https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-harris-introduces-bill-aimed-at-reducing-racial-disparities-in-maternal-mortality
Shortly after launching the inaugural #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, on 8/22/18 Sen #KamalaHarris introduced the FIRST bill in Congress to SPECIFICALLY tackle the disparities in the Black maternal mortality rates called the Maternal Care Act. Details 5/ https://www.harris.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-harris-introduces-bill-aimed-at-reducing-racial-disparities-in-maternal-mortality
With new leaders elected to the 116th session of Congress came more champions like Rep. Lauren Underwood who with Rep. Alma Adams created the 1st ever Black Maternal Health Caucus in the House with 53 founding members. Details⬇️ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 6/ …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/ 
With new leaders elected to the 116th session of Congress came more champions like Rep. Lauren Underwood who with Rep. Alma Adams created the 1st ever Black Maternal Health Caucus in the House with 53 founding members. Details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 6/ …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/ 
With new leaders elected to the 116th session of Congress came more champions like Rep. Lauren Underwood who with Rep. Alma Adams created the 1st ever Black Maternal Health Caucus in the House with 53 founding members. Details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 6/ …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/ 
With new leaders elected to the 116th session of Congress came more champions like Rep. Lauren Underwood who with Rep. Alma Adams created the 1st ever Black Maternal Health Caucus in the House with 53 founding members. Details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 6/ …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/ 
Backtracking a bit here chronologically, Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Yvette D. Clark introduced the companion Maternal CARE Act to Sen. Kamala Harris' bill. Adams again teamed with Harris to reintroduce the bill in April 2019. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 7/
Backtracking a bit here chronologically, Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Yvette D. Clark introduced the companion Maternal CARE Act to Sen. Kamala Harris' bill. Adams again teamed with Harris to reintroduce the bill in April 2019. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 7/
Backtracking a bit here chronologically, Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Yvette D. Clark introduced the companion Maternal CARE Act to Sen. Kamala Harris' bill. Adams again teamed with Harris to reintroduce the bill in April 2019. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 7/
Backtracking a bit here chronologically, Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Yvette D. Clark introduced the companion Maternal CARE Act to Sen. Kamala Harris' bill. Adams again teamed with Harris to reintroduce the bill in April 2019. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 7/
In April 19, Harris & Adams again introduced the 2nd Annual #BlackMaternalHealthWeek resolutions. Sen #KamalaHarris reintroduced her Maternal Care Act which is STILL the only Senate bill for the specific purpose of addressing Black maternal disparities. 8/ https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/1131584305501753346?s=19
In June 2019, The Black Maternal Health Caucus secured various priorities in the appropriations bill. @BMHCaucus co-chairs Rep. Lauren Underwood and Rep. Alma Adams celebrated the passage. Details ⬇️ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek/9
…https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/black-maternal-health-caucus-celebrates-passage-priorities-appropriations-bill
In July 2019 Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood convened 32 organizations for their Black Maternal Health Stakeholder Summit. More details ⬇️ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 10/
https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1149672307977154560?s=19
In July 2019 Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood convened 32 organizations for their Black Maternal Health Stakeholder Summit. More details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 10/ https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1149672307977154560?s=19
In July 2019 Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood convened 32 organizations for their Black Maternal Health Stakeholder Summit. More details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 10/ https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1149672307977154560?s=19
In July 2019 Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood convened 32 organizations for their Black Maternal Health Stakeholder Summit. More details #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 10/ https://twitter.com/RepUnderwood/status/1149672307977154560?s=19
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly & co-lead by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Ayanna Pressley et all passed in the House Health Subcommittee. The bill incentivizes postpartum Medicaid expansion. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 11/
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly & co-lead by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Ayanna Pressley et all passed in the House Health Subcommittee. The bill incentivizes postpartum Medicaid expansion. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 11/
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly & co-lead by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Ayanna Pressley et all passed in the House Health Subcommittee. The bill incentivizes postpartum Medicaid expansion. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 11/
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly & co-lead by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Ayanna Pressley et all passed in the House Health Subcommittee. The bill incentivizes postpartum Medicaid expansion. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 11/
Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 introduced by Rep. Robin Kelly & co-lead by Rep. Lauren Underwood, Rep. Ayanna Pressley et all passed in the House Health Subcommittee. The bill incentivizes postpartum Medicaid expansion. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 11/
On Jan 28, 2020 Rep. Alma Adams, chairwoman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, held a hearing "Expecting More: Addressing America’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis." Details ⬇️
https://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/expecting-more-addressing-americas-maternal-and-infant-health-crisis
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek 12/ https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1222194209563824128?s=19
Sen #KamalaHarris convened a Black Maternal Health Roundtable with CA's 1st Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. In addition to her Maternal CARE Act, Harris has an economic justice platform (LIFT Act, Rent Relief, etc) to tackle economic stressors. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Sen #KamalaHarris convened a Black Maternal Health Roundtable with CA's 1st Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. In addition to her Maternal CARE Act, Harris has an economic justice platform (LIFT Act, Rent Relief, etc) to tackle economic stressors. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Sen #KamalaHarris convened a Black Maternal Health Roundtable with CA's 1st Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. In addition to her Maternal CARE Act, Harris has an economic justice platform (LIFT Act, Rent Relief, etc) to tackle economic stressors. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
Sen #KamalaHarris convened a Black Maternal Health Roundtable with CA's 1st Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. In addition to her Maternal CARE Act, Harris has an economic justice platform (LIFT Act, Rent Relief, etc) to tackle economic stressors. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus (intro'd 3/9) is spearheaded by Sen #KamalaHarris in the Senate & Reps #AlmaAdams & #LaurenUnderwood in the House. It's composed of 9 bills to improve BMH. Details⬇️
…https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-underwood-and-adams-senator-harris-members-black-maternal #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 14/
https://twitter.com/ivypacdotorg/status/1238122258561929217?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus (intro'd 3/9) is spearheaded by Sen #KamalaHarris in the Senate & Reps #AlmaAdams & #LaurenUnderwood in the House. It's composed of 9 bills to improve BMH. Details …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-underwood-and-adams-senator-harris-members-black-maternal #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 14/ https://twitter.com/ivypacdotorg/status/1238122258561929217?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus (intro'd 3/9) is spearheaded by Sen #KamalaHarris in the Senate & Reps #AlmaAdams & #LaurenUnderwood in the House. It's composed of 9 bills to improve BMH. Details …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-underwood-and-adams-senator-harris-members-black-maternal #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 14/ https://twitter.com/ivypacdotorg/status/1238122258561929217?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus (intro'd 3/9) is spearheaded by Sen #KamalaHarris in the Senate & Reps #AlmaAdams & #LaurenUnderwood in the House. It's composed of 9 bills to improve BMH. Details …https://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/representatives-underwood-and-adams-senator-harris-members-black-maternal #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 14/ https://twitter.com/ivypacdotorg/status/1238122258561929217?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AyannaPressley sponsors the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act.
Details ⬇️ https://pressley.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-pressley-demands-justice-incarcerated-mothers
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek 15/
https://twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1237425483765010434?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AyannaPressley sponsors the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act.Details https://pressley.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-pressley-demands-justice-incarcerated-mothers #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 15/ https://twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1237425483765010434?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AyannaPressley sponsors the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act.Details https://pressley.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-pressley-demands-justice-incarcerated-mothers #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 15/ https://twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1237425483765010434?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AyannaPressley sponsors the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act.Details https://pressley.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-pressley-demands-justice-incarcerated-mothers #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 15/ https://twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1237425483765010434?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AyannaPressley sponsors the Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act.Details https://pressley.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-pressley-demands-justice-incarcerated-mothers #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 15/ https://twitter.com/RepPressley/status/1237425483765010434?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #LucyMcBath
sponsors the Social Determinants for Moms Act.
Details ⬇️
https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?id=12E64899-3ACC-4477-AA4F-6E2DB2BB01BB
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek 16/
https://twitter.com/RepLucyMcBath/status/1250166128611131392?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #LucyMcBathsponsors the Social Determinants for Moms Act.Details https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?id=12E64899-3ACC-4477-AA4F-6E2DB2BB01BB #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 16/ https://twitter.com/RepLucyMcBath/status/1250166128611131392?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #LucyMcBathsponsors the Social Determinants for Moms Act.Details https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?id=12E64899-3ACC-4477-AA4F-6E2DB2BB01BB #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 16/ https://twitter.com/RepLucyMcBath/status/1250166128611131392?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #LucyMcBathsponsors the Social Determinants for Moms Act.Details https://mcbath.house.gov/press-releases?id=12E64899-3ACC-4477-AA4F-6E2DB2BB01BB #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 16/ https://twitter.com/RepLucyMcBath/status/1250166128611131392?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AlmaAdams sponsors the Kira Johnson Act.
Details ⬇️
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazing-first-step-advocates-hail-congress-s-maternal-mortality-prevention-n948951
#BlackMaternalHealthWeek 17/
https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1237425546574860288?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AlmaAdams sponsors the Kira Johnson Act.Details https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazing-first-step-advocates-hail-congress-s-maternal-mortality-prevention-n948951 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 17/ https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1237425546574860288?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AlmaAdams sponsors the Kira Johnson Act.Details https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazing-first-step-advocates-hail-congress-s-maternal-mortality-prevention-n948951 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 17/ https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1237425546574860288?s=19
The Black Maternal Health #Momnibus consists of 9 bills. Rep. #AlmaAdams sponsors the Kira Johnson Act.Details https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazing-first-step-advocates-hail-congress-s-maternal-mortality-prevention-n948951 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 17/ https://twitter.com/RepAdams/status/1237425546574860288?s=19
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