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The Problem: Many immigrants are denied access to health care, leaving moms and babies at risk

The Problem: The lack of national paid leave compromises the health and well-being of pregnant people and their infants

The Problem: Our climate is getting hotter and it risks the health of moms and babies

The Problem: Violence against pregnant people inflicts lasting harm on them and their babies

More than 65 million women provide unpaid care in the form of child care, family care and eldercare during 2020. A majority of these women did so while holding full- or part-time jobs.

"I am honored to be here today to share our thoughts and concerns about ensuring that the broader implementation of telehealth works to reduce long-standing health inequities, and does not unintentionally exacerbate them."

FAQ | Answers to frequently asked questions about the Family And Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY Act).

Systemic racism is a fundamental, multilevel driver of pervasive health inequities in the United States. Racism threatens our nation’s health so deeply that the American Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, and a growing list of U.S. cities, counties, and states have declared racism a public health crisis.

A section-by-section summary of the Healthy Families Act, which would establish a national paid sick days standard.

A guide to assessing whether research and policy advances health equity

Systemic racism is a fundamental, multilevel driver of pervasive health inequities in the United States. Racism threatens our nation’s health so deeply that the American Medical Association, the American Public Health Association, and a growing list of U.S. cities, counties, and states have declared racism a public health crisis.

FACT SHEET | The wage gap illustrates the high cost women are paying for our nation’s policy failure, including our lack of paid family and medical leave to support family caregiving, which is still most often performed by women.

Despite being prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, workplace sexual harassment remains pervasive and pernicious. Sexual harassment is one of many manifestations of power imbalances in the workplace.

Too often in our country’s history, the ability to take time to care for yourself and others while maintaining your economic security has been predominantly reserved for the white and wealthy few. Yet, it is through providing care for one another that we knit together the bonds of our families and communities.

FACT SHEET | Enactment of the Paycheck Fairness Act would be a critical step forward in the fight for fair pay for women.

A section-by-section legislative summary of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would combat pay discrimination that contributes to the gender wage gap.

Federal policymakers can play an essential role in advancing these successful, high-value models of maternity care.

Telehealth is central to the future of health care delivery in the United States. It has the potential to significantly improve access to care, address disparities in health outcomes, and help make health care more equitable.

Research shows that specific care models in use today lead to demonstrably higher quality care and improved outcomes. We just have to take action to make them readily and widely available.

FACT SHEET | Details on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and why it is critical for pregnant workers and their families that Congress take action.