Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2026Health
S.Res. 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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What just happenedSep 16, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 16, 2026
- Sep 16, 2026IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Submitted in Senate
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee