Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HR1474

Introduced
9/19/24  

Caption

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.

Impact

The resolution aligns with recent legislative movements like the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, which aims to enhance federal resources for stillbirth prevention initiatives. Recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention Day could mobilize healthcare professionals and policymakers to prioritize maternal health issues, improve access to healthcare services, and address the racial disparities in birth outcomes. The call for increased awareness and data collection signifies a commitment to understanding the complexities surrounding stillbirths and the social factors at play.

Summary

HR1474 supports the designation of September 19, 2024, as 'National Stillbirth Prevention Day.' This resolution aims to raise awareness about stillbirths, which affect approximately 21,000 pregnancies annually in the United States. The bill acknowledges the struggles faced by families who have endured the heartbreak of stillbirth and emphasizes the need for effective prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of such tragedies. By officially recognizing this day, the resolution seeks to catalyze discussions and efforts toward preventing stillbirths through improved healthcare practices and policies.

Contention

While the bill is largely supported for its intentions to promote awareness and better health outcomes, discussions may center around the challenges inherent in changing healthcare practices and ensuring that all families have access to adequate maternal health resources. Organizations and advocacy groups may have differing views on the efficacy of existing governmental efforts, and thus, the precise approach to achieving the proposed awareness and preventive measures could be points of contention.

Companion Bills

US HR686

Same As Supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

US SR349

Related A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

US SR832

Related A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.

Previously Filed As

US SR832

A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention 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.

US HR686

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

US SR349

A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

US HB4581

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024

US SB2231

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act

US SR809

A resolution supporting the designation of September 13, 2024, as "National Sepsis Day".

US HR1436

Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" as well as September 10, 2024, as "World Suicide Prevention Day".

US SR812

A resolution supporting the designation of September 20, 2024, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

US HR1462

Supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

US HR1542

Supporting the designation of October 15, 2024, as "National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

Similar Bills

HI HR53

Requesting The Department Of Health To Issue Certificates Of Stillbirth.

HI SR62

Requesting The Department Of Health To Issue Certificates Of Stillbirth.

HI SCR68

Requesting The Department Of Health To Issue Certificates Of Stillbirth.

HI HCR59

Requesting The Department Of Health To Issue Certificates Of Stillbirth.

MN SF2212

Department of Health policy provisions modification

MN HF2050

Health policy bill.

US HR686

Supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

IL HB5215

STILLBIRTH CERTIFICATE