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September 2025: National Infant Mortality Awareness Month – Boosting Efforts for Child Health

The U.S. Senate has designated September 2025 as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month. This aims to highlight the issue of infant deaths before their first birthday and increase efforts to reduce it, especially in communities most affected. Citizens can expect more educational programs and initiatives supporting infant and maternal health.
Key points
September 2025 will be officially recognized as a month dedicated to raising awareness about infant mortality.
Educational efforts for citizens on the causes of infant mortality and prevention methods will be supported.
Increased efforts will be made to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births, with a focus on disparities in perinatal outcomes.
The importance of community-based programs, such as home visits and health education, in improving infant and maternal health is emphasized.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_429
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_429.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • September 2025 will be officially recognized as a month dedicated to raising awareness about infant mortality.
  • Educational efforts for citizens on the causes of infant mortality and prevention methods will be supported.
  • Increased efforts will be made to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, and preterm births, with a focus on disparities in perinatal outcomes.
  • The importance of community-based programs, such as home visits and health education, in improving infant and maternal health is emphasized.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

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. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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