Bill · S.Res. 401· Senate(119-SRES-401)
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. It recognizes families who have suffered a stillbirth and aims to prevent future tragedies. The text points out that over 21,000 U.S. pregnancies end in stillbirth annually, deeply impacting families. It highlights racial disparities in birth outcomes and notes that stillbirth numbers exceed top childhood death causes combined. Finally, the Senate calls on the President to issue a proclamation for the observance.
Yes· 3 of 20
Would women be better off under this?+8
Directly targets the improvement of maternal health and reduction of stillbirths.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
Specifically identifies Black families as being at the greatest risk and aims to combat those disparities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
Specifically identifies Hispanic families as being at the greatest risk and aims to combat those disparities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Support: The resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day to provide support to those who have experienced a stillbirth and increase overall awareness. This is a positive step to recognize grieving families and promote education.
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Action to Reduce Stillbirths: The resolution calls on the President and all Federal officials to use their authority to take action to help reduce stillbirths and ensure expectant families are educated on risk reduction. This holds our leaders accountable to actively work on saving babies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+8Good For African Americans+7Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Native Americans+7Good For Children+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Asian Americans+3Good For High Income Households+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For White Americans+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+6Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 9/18/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-739: Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
- 119-SRES-856: A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon