This bill aims to improve how the United States collects data and conducts research on stillbirths by authorizing the federal government to fund state-level surveillance programs and develop educational resources. The legislation provides $5 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for states to gather and analyze stillbirth data while maintaining strict privacy protections, and an additional $1 million per year for federal health officials to create standardized guidelines and public awareness materials on stillbirths in consultation with doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, and families affected by stillbirths. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish a comprehensive public report on stillbirth guidelines and risk factors within five years of enactment. Overall, this bipartisan legislation seeks to improve public health understanding of stillbirths and support states in collecting consistent, high-quality data to inform prevention and care strategies.
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