Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
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.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. It recognizes the tens of thousands of families affected by stillbirth each year in the United States. The text highlights that stillbirths exceed the combined deaths from the top five leading causes of death for children under 15. It also notes that racial disparities persist, putting specific minority families at the greatest risk. Additionally, the resolution celebrates past legislative actions and asks the President to issue a proclamation for the observance.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to reduce the incidence of stillbirth through prevention and research.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution addresses stillbirths which are linked to increased maternal morbidity and mortality.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into medical research?
The resolution celebrates the passage of legislation that opens up more Federal resources for stillbirth research.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Prevention Support: The resolution supports the goals of National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, which promotes research, evidence-based prevention efforts, and better data collection as stated in the preamble. This could help the United States understand and combat the stillbirth crisis.
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Education for Expectant Families: The text calls on the President and federal officials to ensure that every expectant family is educated on how to reduce the risk of losing a baby to stillbirth, as noted in clause (2) of the preamble. This may help families take steps to prevent tragedy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution aims to reduce the incidence of stillbirth through prevention and research. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution addresses stillbirths which are linked to increased maternal morbidity and mortality. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the specific risk and need for prevention among Black American families. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the specific risk and need for prevention among Hispanic American families. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the specific risk and need for prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native families.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution celebrates the passage of legislation that opens up more Federal resources for stillbirth research. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution promotes education for expectant families to reduce the risk of stillbirth.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges that racial disparities persist in birth outcomes for Black, Native, and Hispanic families.
- 9/16/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-739: 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.
- 119-SRES-856: 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.
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