Acknowledging and thanking America's birth centers for their high quality and high value model of health care, and expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 14 through 20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week".

HRES 1444 designates the week of September 14-20, 2024, as "National Birth Center Week" to symbolically recognize birth centers across the U.S. The resolution acknowledges these facilities for providing midwifery-led, family-centered care that supports safe childbirth and postpartum health. It encourages healthcare providers, policymakers, and communities to learn about birth centers' documented safety and cost-effectiveness, without creating new laws or funding. The resolution directly addresses birth centers (over 400 nationwide) and their role in perinatal care, based on existing data showing their value for diverse patient groups.