Bill · S.Res. 856· Senate(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.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
- Sponsored by
- Jeff Merkley
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 8
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. It recognizes families who have experienced a stillbirth and aims to prevent future tragedies. The text notes that over 20,000 pregnancies end in stillbirth annually in the United States. It highlights racial disparities and states that stillbirth numbers exceed the top five leading causes of death for children under 15 combined. Finally, the resolution asks the President to issue a proclamation for the observance.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution supports national awareness and prevention efforts aimed at reducing stillbirths and protecting infant health.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution promotes maternal health education and stillbirth prevention efforts that directly benefit expectant mothers.
Does this put more money into medical research?+3
The resolution promotes medical research and better data collection regarding stillbirth prevention.
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, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day to provide support to families who have experienced stillbirth and increase awareness (Resolved (1)).
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Promotion of Prevention: The Senate expresses its understanding of the importance of advancing evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts, which could help keep families from experiencing the tragedy of a stillbirth (Resolved (2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any 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 Children+3Good For Women+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Native Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+3Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
3 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-HRES-1548: 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.
- 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.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Roger MarshallRepublican · Kansas
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan
Pete RickettsRepublican · Nebraska
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Roger WickerRepublican · Mississippi
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon