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WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairwoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Education & Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced legislation to protect U.S.
Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Adams Leads Week of Advocacy for Black Moms
Charlotte – During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) led a week of advocacy for Black moms. The overall maternal mortality rate in the United States rose sharply over the past three decades, and Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts.
“No woman or family should have to experience what Kira went through.”
Washington – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Kira Johnson Act as part of the Black Maternal Momnibus of 2020, a package of bills addressing the maternal health crisis. Today, on the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, she is urging her colleagues in the House to pass this legislation.
Guests Included Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris and Rep. Lauren Underwood
Symposium will be held via Zoom during Black Maternal Health Week
Over 50 Members of Congress join letter to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Rep. Anna G.
Over 60 Members of Congress join resolution to raise national awareness of the state of Black maternal health in the United States.
Symposium will be held via Zoom during Black Maternal Health Week
Call to focus on the needs of small businesses, nonprofits, gig economy workers and the self-employed.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Contact: Sam Spencer, 202-499-0813
“Silver lining on one of the most challenging weeks in our lifetimes”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020
CONTACT: Sam.Spencer@mail.house.gov