SB2231: Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill amends Title V of the Social Security Act, which funds maternal and child health programs, to add support for stillbirth prevention and research. Stillbirth is when a baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy. The bill directs federal money toward studying why stillbirths happen and testing ways to prevent them. It affects pregnant people, healthcare providers, and state health departments that receive federal funding. The bill has passed one of Congress and is now being reviewed by the other.
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SB2231: Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
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Sponsors
Jeff Merkley
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (20)
Bill Cassidy
Angus King
James Risch
Tammy Duckworth
Chuck Grassley