A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.

SRES 172 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating the week of April 11-17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week," established by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. It aims to raise national awareness about the severe maternal health disparities affecting Black women and birthing people in the U.S., citing data showing Black women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but formally recognizes systemic inequities, such as the 2023 maternal mortality rate of 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for Black women, and emphasizes the need for culturally responsive care. It serves as a platform to amplify community-led efforts and policy solutions, like the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act, without implementing direct policy changes.