A resolution 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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 401

119th Congress

A resolution 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

Roger Wicker

R - MS

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary

This bill designates September 19, 2025 as 'National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day' to honor the many families in the United States who have experienced the tragedy of stillbirth and to help prevent others from going through the same heartbreak.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill designates September 19, 2025 as 'National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day' to honor the many families in the United States who have experienced the tragedy of stillbirth and to help prevent others from going through the same heartbreak.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution honors the life and legacy of James William (Jimmy) Buffett for his contributions to music and the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 19, 2025 as 'National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day'
Recognizes the tens of thousands of families who have endured a stillbirth
Aims to raise awareness and prevent future stillbirths

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly impact the lives of families who have experienced stillbirth, providing them with a day of recognition and support. It could also lead to increased public awareness and research into the causes and prevention of stillbirth, potentially helping to reduce the number of families impacted by this devastating loss in the future.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Subjects

Art, artists, authorship

Congressional tributes

Music

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

401, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution 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/118-sres-401