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SR856Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions

Introduced by Jeff Merkley, District OR

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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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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)

September 16, 2026

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  1. Submitted in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)

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