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Proc 10727ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10727

Black Maternal Health Week, 2024

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In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed April 11-17, 2024 as Black Maternal Health Week, calling attention to racial disparities in maternal mortality and highlighting administration efforts including Medicaid postpartum expansion, a 'Birthing-Friendly' hospital designation, and a maternal mental health hotline. The proclamation urges Americans to raise awareness of institutional racism's role in Black maternal health outcomes.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 26103

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 26103

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Black Maternal Health Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 11 through April 17, 2024 as Black Maternal Health Week
  • Call upon all Americans to raise awareness of Black maternal health

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of April 11-17, 2024 as Black Maternal Health Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation is purely hortatory with no binding mandates or funding allocations
  • Describes past administrative actions but does not create new authorities or requirements
Proclamation 10727: Black Maternal Health Week, 2024 · Executive Orders