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119-sres-856119th Congress

A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, 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.

Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

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Summary

This resolution would designate September 19, 2026 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day and promote _stillbirth prevention and awareness_. It highlights that more than 20,000 pregnancies end in stillbirth each year and that racial disparities leave some communities at higher risk.

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  • Families and communities: Would raise public attention and encourage programs that support grieving families and educate expectant parents about ways to reduce risk.
  • Health equity: Would call out higher stillbirth risks for Black, American Indian and Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families.
  • Research and data: Would push for better data collection and evidence-based prevention and cites the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 as a basis for expanding federal resources.
  • Federal leadership: Would ask the President to issue a proclamation and urge federal officials to use their authority to reduce stillbirths and promote awareness.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

    ME • I

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

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