Recognizing March 14, 2024, as “Black Midwives Day”.

recognizes March 14, 2024, as “Black Midwives Day”;

encourages the Federal Government and State and local governments to take proactive measures to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce, increasing access to culturally congruent maternal health care;

commits to collaborating with relevant stakeholders to develop and enact policy solutions that promote health equity, address systemic racism, and support the advancement of Black midwifery;

calls for increased funding for education, training, and mentorship programs that focus on promoting and sustaining Black midwifery across all training pathways;

encourages the Federal Government and State and local governments to authorize the autonomous practice of all midwives to the full extent of their training;

promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person; and

supports and recognizes the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.