Healthcare

Vision: A United States where all Americans have high quality, comprehensive, affordable, non-discriminatory health care including reproductive health, mental health, and substance abuse.

Here in Texas, organizations on the ground are working to care for our neighbors by funding abortion care, providing logistical support, and arranging transportation and child care for the people impacted the most. And now more than ever, they could use our support. our contribution will be split evenly between Texas Equal Access Fund, Support Your Sistah at the Afiya Center, Clinic Access Support Network, Frontera Fund, Fund Texas Choice, Jane's Due Process, the Lilith Fund, The Bridge Collective, West Fund, and Whole Woman's Health Alliance, Inc. (show less).

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In the United States, Black women are at least three times more likely than white women to die as a result of pregnancy. Here in Illinois, that number is even higher.

That is a tragedy and simply not acceptable in a nation with one of the strongest healthcare systems in the world. We can do better. We must do better.

That’s why I am introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act alongside Senator Cory Booker and my fellow Illinoisan, U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood.DD YOUR NAME

Here are some more details about what the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act will accomplish:

  1. Invest in social determinants of health that influence maternal health outcomes, such as housing, transportation, and nutrition.

  2. Study the unique maternal health risks facing pregnant and postpartum Veterans and support VA maternity care coordination programs.

  3. Grow digital tools like telehealth to improve maternal health outcomes in underserved and rural areas.

  4. Support moms with mental health or addiction issues as well as those who are incarcerated during pregnancy.

There are a LOT more important policies included in our Momnibus bill, but the bottom line is this: if America is a nation that cares about our moms and babies, we have to put our money where our mouth is. We have to invest in maternal healthcare — especially for those moms of color that are most at risk.

As a mom of two daughters, I personally care deeply about this issue, and I’d love to know my supporters do too. Will you add your name as a citizen co-sponsor of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act today?