United StatesSenate would name September 2026 an infant mortality awareness month
The resolution would encourage people across the United States to mark September 2026 with activities about preventing deaths before a baby's first birthday.
What it does
The Senate would name September 2026 National Infant Mortality Awareness Month and encourage education, early prenatal care, and public activities. The resolution would express support without requiring participation or providing money.
Argument forPublic education activities could help families learn about risks to babies and the importance of getting care early in pregnancy.
Argument againstBecause the resolution only expresses support, it may do little on its own to help families obtain early prenatal care.
More detail
The Senate would designate an awareness month and encourage efforts to prevent infant deaths. The resolution calls on people across the United States to participate. Infant mortality means a baby dies before their first birthday. The resolution expresses support and asks people to participate; it does not require participation or set aside money. The designation would apply to September 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 15Submitted in SenateLatest
- Oct 15Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026.Introduced
Healthcare