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S.Res. 856 · 119th CongressHealthResolution

S.Res. 856 has not moved since its introduction on Sep 16, 2026, with cosponsors from both parties

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.

Sponsored by Merkley, Jeff D-OR · 12 cosponsors: 3 Democrats, 8 Republicans, 1 independent
IntroducedSep 16, 2026
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What it changes · CRS summary

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Context
Committees
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Policy area
Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
Sponsor
10 of 507 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in senate · 60 words
Latest action
Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4759)
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 3

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 119th H.Res. 1548 Supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of fa R · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 2
  • 119th H.Res. 739 Supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of thousands of fa R · Introduced
  • 119th S.Res. 401 A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day", recognizing tens of th D · Introduced

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]