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The resolution raises awareness and strengthens the case for research and targeted programs to reduce maternal and infant health disparities, but may prompt new costs and provider burdens and could stigmatize underserved communities.
Pregnant people and infants: the resolution highlights a national maternal and infant health crisis, increasing attention and the likelihood of policy and program actions to reduce maternal deaths and preterm births.
Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native families: calling out racial disparities focuses attention on inequities and can drive targeted disparity-reduction programs and funding for affected communities.
Public health agencies and researchers: the designation strengthens the case for increased research, evidence-based programs, and potential funding to prevent preterm birth and improve maternal health outcomes.
Hospitals and health systems: follow-up actions could create new reporting, program, or staffing requirements that increase operational burdens and costs for providers.
Taxpayers: prioritizing the crisis may lead to new federal spending or program costs to address maternal and infant health.
Rural and underserved communities: labeling counties as 'maternity care deserts' could stigmatize affected areas, harming community reputation and recruitment efforts.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Finds a maternal and infant health crisis, highlights disparities and costs, and designates November 2025 as Prematurity Awareness Month.
Official title: Expressing support for the designation of "Prematurity Awareness Month".
Introduced November 17, 2025 by Jennifer McClellan · Last progress November 17, 2025
Declares that the United States is facing a maternal and infant health crisis, citing worsening outcomes, rising pregnancy-related complications, high and unequal maternal mortality and preterm birth rates, and large economic costs. It calls attention to racial and geographic disparities and designates November 2025 as "Prematurity Awareness Month." The resolution is a statement of findings and an awareness designation rather than a funding or programmatic bill.