Search Results: keywords:"cultural sensitivity"

  • S. RES. 588 — Recognizing March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:303

    The resolution, S. RES. 588, recognizes March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day" to highlight the critical role of midwives in improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for Black birthing people in the United States. It acknowledges the challenges these communities face due to racial...

    Simple Explanation

    In the U.S., March 14, 2024, is being recognized as "Black Midwives Day" to show how important Black midwives are in helping moms and babies, especially those who are Black, get the care they need. This day encourages everyone to support fair and equal help for mothers and to talk about ways to make sure all moms and babies are safe and healthy.

  • S. 5488 — To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:289

    S. 5488 directs the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Benjamin Franklin to be placed in the United States Capitol. The committee must secure the statue within two years of the bill's enactment and have it installed in a publicly accessible...

    Simple Explanation

    There is a plan to get a statue of Benjamin Franklin to put in a big important building called the United States Capitol. A special group of people in charge of the library has been told to find the statue and make sure it's in a place everyone can see by the end of 2026.