What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2231.
Funding Stillbirth Prevention and Research: Support for Maternal Health.
This Act amends federal funding rules for maternal and child health to explicitly include stillbirth prevention activities and research. This clarification ensures that more resources can be directed toward programs supporting pregnant women, particularly those in high-risk groups, through education, screening, and community support. The goal is to reduce the high rate of stillbirths, which disproportionately affects Black mothers.
Key points
Federal funds (Title V Grants for Maternal and Child Health) are now explicitly authorized for stillbirth prevention programs and related research.
Supported activities include monitoring fetal movements, improving birth timing for high-risk pregnancies, and programs promoting smoking cessation during pregnancy.
The Act aims to address disparities, as stillbirths are twice as likely to affect Black women compared to White women.
Status:
Expired
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