arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

National Stillbirth Prevention Day: Boosting Awareness and Resources for Families.

The US Senate supports designating September 19th as National Stillbirth Prevention Day to boost public awareness and promote research. The goal is to reduce the approximately 21,000 annual tragedies affecting families, particularly those from racial minorities, through better education and access to federal prevention resources. The resolution calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging citizens to observe the day with awareness programs.
Key points
Increased awareness and education for expectant parents on how to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
Support for research and data collection to better understand causes and combat the stillbirth crisis.
Recognition and effort to address persistent racial disparities in maternal care and birth outcomes.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
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.
Print number: SRES 832
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch
Summary & Status

Key Questions about National Stillbirth Prevention Day: Boosting Awareness and Resources for Families.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SRES 832.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased awareness and education for expectant parents on how to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
  • Support for research and data collection to better understand causes and combat the stillbirth crisis.
  • Recognition and effort to address persistent racial disparities in maternal care and birth outcomes.

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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

Analysis and Potential Impact of SRES 832

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge. Review our public AI processing logs for full transparency, and use Lustra to track active legislation for instant status push notifications.

CATEGORIES

Health Family