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Supporting National Stillbirth Prevention Day to increase awareness and research

This House Resolution supports designating September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day to raise public awareness about stillbirth, which affects 23,000 families annually in the US. The goal is to promote research, improve data collection, and educate expectant families on prevention efforts, potentially saving thousands of babies each year. Citizens benefit from increased knowledge and support for affected families.
Key points
Designates September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day to raise public awareness and support evidence-based prevention efforts.
Calls for improved data collection and research to better understand and combat the high rate of stillbirths in the United States.
Highlights significant racial disparities, noting that Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous families face the greatest risk of stillbirth.
Requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging awareness programs and activities to reduce stillbirths by at least 33%.
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Print number: 117_HRES_1363
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2022-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

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What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1363.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designates September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day to raise public awareness and support evidence-based prevention efforts.
  • Calls for improved data collection and research to better understand and combat the high rate of stillbirths in the United States.
  • Highlights significant racial disparities, noting that Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous families face the greatest risk of stillbirth.
  • Requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging awareness programs and activities to reduce stillbirths by at least 33%.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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