A resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States.

SRES 128 is a Senate resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor the critical role Black midwives play in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the U.S. It highlights how Black midwives provide culturally competent care that addresses racial disparities in maternal health, including the disproportionately high maternal mortality rate for Black birthing people (50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, per CDC data). The resolution encourages federal and state governments to support Black midwifery by removing barriers to practice, increasing funding for training, and expanding Medicaid/TRICARE coverage for midwifery care. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but aims to raise awareness and promote policy action to address maternal health inequities.