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Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act

3/13/2024, 1:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 2231

Bill 118 s 2231, also known as the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing the occurrence of stillbirths in the country. The bill focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes by implementing measures to prevent stillbirths and provide support to families who have experienced this tragic event.

The key provisions of the bill include funding for research into the causes of stillbirths, as well as the development of best practices for preventing stillbirths and supporting families who have experienced one. The bill also aims to improve data collection and reporting on stillbirths in order to better understand the scope of the issue and identify areas for intervention.

Additionally, the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act seeks to increase awareness and education around stillbirth prevention among healthcare providers and the general public. This includes promoting the use of evidence-based practices and guidelines for reducing the risk of stillbirths, as well as providing resources and support for families who have experienced a stillbirth. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 2231 is to address the significant public health issue of stillbirths in the United States and to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. By implementing targeted interventions and support services, the bill aims to reduce the incidence of stillbirths and provide much-needed assistance to families who have been affected by this devastating event.

Congressional Summary of S 2231

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act

This bill expands the scope of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant to include research and activities to prevent stillbirths.

Current Status of Bill S 2231

Bill S 2231 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since September 30, 2023. Bill S 2231 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2023.  Bill S 2231's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of October 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2231

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
40
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2231

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health
- Medical research
- Research administration and funding
- Sex and reproductive health
- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2231

Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.

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