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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1474 proposes the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day." The resolution recognizes the impact of stillbirth on tens of thousands of families in the United States and aims to raise awareness and encourage efforts to prevent stillbirths. The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately expired.
H.Res. 1474 sought to establish a national day to highlight stillbirth prevention and support affected families but did not pass before the end of the congressional session.
- Designates September 19, 2024, as National Stillbirth Prevention Day.
- Acknowledges the significant number of families affected by stillbirth in the U.S.
- Intends to promote awareness and prevention efforts related to stillbirth.
['Families affected by stillbirth', 'Healthcare providers and public health organizations focused on maternal and infant health', 'Advocacy groups working on stillbirth prevention and support']
['The resolution is symbolic and does not include funding or specific policy measures, which may limit direct impact.', 'Implementation relies on voluntary recognition and awareness activities without enforcement mechanisms.', 'No detailed oversight or accountability provisions are included.']
The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It did not advance beyond committee referral and expired at the end of the session. The bill falls within the health policy area, focusing on maternal and infant health issues.
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['Increased public and governmental awareness of stillbirth may encourage future legislative or funding initiatives.', 'Recognition day could foster community and advocacy group activities focused on stillbirth prevention and support.', 'Potential for improved data collection or research interest spurred by heightened awareness.']
The bill is a non-binding resolution without appropriations or regulatory authority, limiting direct government action. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed legislative text and lack of follow-up actions or reports. Monitoring future related legislation or funding proposals would be necessary to assess substantive policy impact.
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