US SR590

Designates January 23, 2026, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day" to raise public awareness about maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in maternal health outcomes

Cites that more than 600 women die annually in the U.S. from pregnancy and childbirth complications, with 87% of these deaths considered preventable

Highlights significant racial disparities: the 2024 pregnancy-related mortality ratio for Black women is more than 3 times higher than for White women, and more than 4 times higher for American Indian and Alaska Native women

Notes that 59% of rural counties are considered maternity care deserts, with average travel time to birthing hospitals 2.6 times longer than in full-access counties

Encourages federal, state, tribal, and local governments along with health organizations to take action to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes and promote equitable maternity care practices