Congress Members Push Bipartisan SHINE for Autumn Act to Prevent 21,000 Annual Stillbirths, Address 60+ Families Leaving Hospitals Empty-Handed Daily

Sep 19, 2024, 06:33 PM

On National Stillbirth Prevention Day, numerous members of Congress have voiced their support for the bipartisan SHINE for Autumn Act, introduced by Representatives Young Kim and Kathy Castor. The legislation aims to address the stillbirth crisis in the United States, where more than 21,000 stillbirths occur annually. The Act seeks to increase research and awareness, with the goal of preventing at least 25% of these stillbirths, which are deemed preventable by scientists. The bill has garnered widespread bipartisan support, with various representatives highlighting the disproportionate impact on Black women and the need for improved maternal and child health care. The SHINE for Autumn Act is seen as a crucial step in saving babies' lives and addressing this underreported public health crisis. Additionally, it is noted that every day, 60+ US families leave the hospital with empty baby carriers, underscoring the urgency of this issue. Many representatives are also cosponsoring the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act.