Press Releases

Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrates Passage of Priorities in Appropriations Bill
June 24, 2019
Press Release
Washington, DC – Caucus co-chaired by Underwood and Adams works to raise awareness and develop legislation to combat disparities in maternal health outcomes experienced by black women

Today, Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Alma Ad

Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Launch Black Maternal Health Caucus
April 9, 2019
Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC -12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) launched the Black Maternal Health Caucus to improve black maternal health outcomes. The United States has the worst maternal death rates in the developed world, at 18 death per 100,00 live births.