S.Res. 951
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Infant Mortality Awareness Month", raising awareness of infant mortality, and increasing efforts to reduce infant mortality.
Sponsor: Cindy Hyde-Smith
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That the Senate—
(1) designates September 2026 as National Infant Mortality Awareness Month;
(2) supports efforts—
(A) to educate people in the United States about infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality;
(B) to reduce infant deaths, low birth weight, preterm births, and disparities in perinatal outcomes; and
(C) to increase access to and encourage early prenatal care;
(3) recognizes the critical importance of including efforts to reduce infant mortality and the factors that contribute to infant mortality as part of prevention and wellness strategies; and
(4) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Infant Mortality Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities.