evidence_text: Rep. Guerra moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:
  
  Substitute for House Resolution No. 23.
  
  A resolution to declare this legislative body’s policy to reduce infant mortality rates and ensure access to maternal and infant health care.
  
  Whereas, High infant mortality rates are a serious concern in the state of Michigan. In 2016, Michigan’s infant mortality rate was 6.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, higher than the national figure of 5.9 infant deaths per 1,000 live births; and
  
  Whereas, In 2017, the numbers ticked up, countering a decade of improvement, to 6.8 deaths per 1,000 live births, indicating the immediate need for additional efforts to improve maternal and infant health; and
  
  Whereas, Disproportionate impacts on the survival of infants from racial and ethnic minority groups are particularly concerning. Among African Americans, the infant mortality rate was 13.4 per 1,000 live births compared to 4.9 for white infants. From 2013-2015, the average infant mortality rate for American Indian infants was 9.4 per 1,000 live births. Access to high quality health care plays a crucial role in reducing infant mortality and health disparities; and
  
  Whereas, The African-American mortality rate is more than three times the rate of white mothers, which is one of the most striking of all racial disparities impacting women’s health today; now, therefore, be it
  
  Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we declare this legislative body’s policy to reduce infant mortality rates; ensure access to comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care for women; and increase health assessments, follow-up diagnostic and treatment services, and access to preventive and child care services, as well as rehabilitative services for children and child care.
  
  The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.