Bill > SRes429

This resolution designates September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month" and aims to raise awareness about the serious issue of infant deaths before a baby's first birthday. The resolution highlights that the United States ranks 33rd out of 38 OECD countries in infant mortality, with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, and notes that high mortality rates disproportionately affect African American, Native American, Latino, and other minority communities, as well as areas with high unemployment and limited medical access. The resolution supports educational efforts to inform the public about infant mortality causes like premature birth and low birth weight, and encourages reducing disparities in perinatal outcomes. It recognizes existing federal programs like the Newborn Supply Kit program and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Healthy Start program that work to improve infant health, and calls on the Secretary of Health and Human Services to partner with educational institutions and states to enhance maternal and infant health initiatives. Ultimately, the resolution invites all Americans to participate in awareness programs and activities during September 2025 to help address this critical public health concern.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/429/all-info