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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-401| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day," aiming to address the significant public health issue of stillbirths in the United States. It highlights that over 21,000 pregnancies annually end in stillbirth, with alarming racial disparities disproportionately affecting Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families. The resolution emphasizes the profound and lifelong impact stillbirths have on families, noting their link to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, and underscores the critical need for increased awareness and targeted prevention efforts. The resolution points out that the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds deaths from the top five leading causes for children under 15, making improved data collection, research, and evidence-based prevention strategies essential. It celebrates the recent passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, which provides federal resources for stillbirth prevention. Ultimately, the Senate supports the goals of this awareness day and requests the President to issue a proclamation for its national observance, encouraging federal action and public education.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-771
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-832
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-349
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-739
Submitted in House
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735-6736: 1)
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-771
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-832
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-349
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-739
    Submitted in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735-6736: 1)


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-739: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-401| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day," aiming to address the significant public health issue of stillbirths in the United States. It highlights that over 21,000 pregnancies annually end in stillbirth, with alarming racial disparities disproportionately affecting Black, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families. The resolution emphasizes the profound and lifelong impact stillbirths have on families, noting their link to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, and underscores the critical need for increased awareness and targeted prevention efforts. The resolution points out that the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds deaths from the top five leading causes for children under 15, making improved data collection, research, and evidence-based prevention strategies essential. It celebrates the recent passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, which provides federal resources for stillbirth prevention. Ultimately, the Senate supports the goals of this awareness day and requests the President to issue a proclamation for its national observance, encouraging federal action and public education.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-771
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-832
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-349
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.
Sep 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-739
Submitted in House
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735-6736: 1)
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-771
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2022, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-832
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-349
    A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.


  • September 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-739
    Submitted in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735-6736: 1)


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6735)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-739: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted