Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution designates September 2026 as ``National Infant Mortality Awareness Month''. It highlights that approximately 20,000 infants in the United States die in their first year of life. The text notes that high rates of infant mortality heavily impact minority and underserved communities. The resolution points out that leading causes of infant mortality include birth defects, low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome. Finally, the Senate states its support for educational efforts, increased access to early prenatal care, and programs aimed at reducing infant deaths and disparities.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to raise awareness and increase efforts to reduce infant mortality.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes early prenatal care, maternal health, and reducing disparities in perinatal outcomes.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution supports early prenatal care and maternal health initiatives relevant to women of reproductive age.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational and Awareness Support: Under Resolved paragraph (2)(A), the Senate supports efforts to educate people in the United States about infant mortality and its contributing factors, which helps the public better understand this health issue.
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Health and Care Access: Under Resolved paragraph (2)(B) and (C), the Senate supports efforts to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, preterm births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes while increasing access to and encouraging early prenatal care.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties 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 raise awareness and increase efforts to reduce infant mortality. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes early prenatal care, maternal health, and reducing disparities in perinatal outcomes. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the disproportionately high rates of infant mortality prevalent in minority communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the disproportionately high rates of infant mortality prevalent in minority communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution notes that high rates of infant mortality are especially prevalent in underserved communities experiencing poverty. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the disproportionately high rates of infant mortality prevalent in underserved and minority communities. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution supports early prenatal care and maternal health initiatives relevant to women of reproductive age.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The resolution focuses on maternal health, prenatal care, and reducing perinatal outcome disparities. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution addresses the high rates of infant mortality prevalent in minority and underserved communities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution highlights infant mortality issues in communities experiencing high rates of poverty.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution encourages early prenatal care and strategies to improve perinatal outcomes. Does this put more money into medical research? — The resolution highlights programs and information sources focused on addressing infant mortality and maternal health.
The resolution as the chamber adopted it
What changed from Introduced in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 11/10/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525)
- 10/15/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026. (text: CR S5358-5359)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia