Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024
7/19/2024, 4:52 PMSummary of Bill HR 4581
Bill 118 HR 4581, also known as the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024, aims to address the issue of stillbirths in the United States. The bill focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes by implementing strategies to prevent stillbirths and provide support for families who have experienced this tragic loss.The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a national stillbirth prevention program within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate research, education, and outreach efforts related to stillbirth prevention. 2. Providing grants to states, local governments, and non-profit organizations to support stillbirth prevention initiatives, including research on risk factors and interventions, education for healthcare providers and pregnant individuals, and support services for families affected by stillbirth. 3. Requiring healthcare providers to offer stillbirth prevention education and counseling to pregnant individuals, including information on risk factors, warning signs, and strategies to reduce the risk of stillbirth. 4. Improving data collection and reporting on stillbirths to better understand the prevalence and causes of stillbirths and identify trends over time. Overall, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024 aims to reduce the incidence of stillbirths in the United States through a comprehensive approach that includes research, education, and support services for families. By addressing this important public health issue, the bill seeks to improve maternal and child health outcomes and support families who have experienced the loss of a stillborn child.
Congressional Summary of HR 4581
Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024
This act expands the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include research and activities to prevent stillbirths.
Current Status of Bill HR 4581
Bill HR 4581 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4581 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 12, 2023. Bill HR 4581's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-69. as of July 12, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4581
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
124Democrat Cosponsors
88Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4581
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
Child healthMedical researchResearch administration and fundingSex and reproductive healthWomen's healthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4581
Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024To amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.Comments
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