Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, 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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 739

119th Congress

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, 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.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Hinson

R - IA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, recognizing that more than 21,000 pregnancies in the U.S. end in stillbirth each year. The resolution highlights racial disparities in birth outcomes and celebrates passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports designating September 19, 2025 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, recognizing that more than 21,000 pregnancies in the U.S. end in stillbirth each year. The resolution highlights racial disparities in birth outcomes and celebrates passage of the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

More than 21,000 pregnancies in the U.S. end in stillbirth each year
Racial disparities persist with Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic families at greatest risk
Annual stillbirths exceed the top 5 leading causes of death among children under 15 combined
Celebrates passage of Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-69)
Calls for increased awareness, evidence-based prevention, improved data collection, and family support

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects the tens of thousands of families who experience stillbirths annually, particularly communities facing racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Healthcare providers, researchers, and maternal health advocates are encouraged to advance prevention efforts. The resolution supports implementation of the 2024 Stillbirth Prevention Act.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

739, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, 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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-739