To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Provides support for stillbirth prevention and research, addressing the ~21,000 annual stillbirths in the U.S. with particular focus on racial disparities.
Who Benefits and How
Pregnant women, especially Black women who experience 2x higher stillbirth rates, benefit from prevention efforts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
HHS implements prevention and research programs.
Key Provisions
- Supports stillbirth prevention through Title V MCH program
- Addresses racial disparities (Black mothers 2x more likely to experience stillbirth)
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Supports stillbirth prevention and research through the Title V Maternal and Child Health program.
Who Benefits
- Pregnant women
- Maternal health
Who Bears Costs
- HHS
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Maternal Health, Research
Primary Purpose
Supports stillbirth prevention and research through the Title V Maternal and Child Health program.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address stillbirth through prevention and research funding"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. King, Mr. Risch, …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
State maternal and child health programs
Stillbirth prevention researchers and programs
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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