Bill > SRes401

This resolution supports the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day" and highlights the significant issue of stillbirths in the United States. The resolution acknowledges that over 21,000 pregnancies end in stillbirth annually, with racial disparities evident among Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families. It emphasizes that the number of stillbirths exceeds the combined deaths from the top 5 leading causes of death among children under 15, and recognizes the profound emotional impact on families. The resolution calls for increased awareness, support for evidence-based prevention efforts, promotion of research, and improved data collection. It also celebrates the passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 and urges the President and federal officials to take action to reduce stillbirths and educate expectant families about prevention. Specifically, the Senate supports the goals of the awareness day, understands the importance of prevention efforts, and requests that the President issue a proclamation encouraging appropriate prevention and awareness programs and activities.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/401/all-info