H.Res. 877 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the serious public health crisis surrounding premature births in the United States, noting that more than 370,000 babies—about 1 in 10—are born preterm annually, making prematurity a leading cause of newborn death and disability. The resolution emphasizes significant racial disparities, with Black and Native American women experiencing 62 percent higher rates of preterm birth, and stresses that the annual societal cost of preterm birth exceeds $25 billion. The measure calls on Americans, organizations, and communities to observe the month through events and activities that raise awareness about prematurity and encourage support for prevention programs. This resolution carries no funding or enforcement mechanisms, as it is intended primarily to draw attention to maternal and infant health disparities and the need for continued research and public health efforts to reduce preterm births.
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