HR 5469119th CongressIn Committee

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

Introduced: Sep 18, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-California)

Healthcare

Standard Summary

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This bill aims to enhance federal efforts to understand and prevent stillbirths in the United States. It directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand research, improve data collection systems, and develop standardized protocols for investigating stillbirths. The legislation recognizes stillbirth as a significant public health issue and seeks to address gaps in knowledge about its causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies. By establishing comprehensive surveillance systems and supporting research initiatives, the bill intends to reduce the incidence of stillbirths and improve outcomes for pregnant women and families.

Key Points

1Enhanced CDC Research: Requires the CDC to conduct and support expanded research on stillbirth causes, risk factors, and prevention strategies
2Improved Data Collection: Mandates development of standardized data collection systems to track stillbirths more accurately across the country
3Standardized Investigation Protocols: Calls for creation of uniform procedures for investigating stillbirths to ensure consistent and thorough examination of cases
4Public Health Surveillance: Establishes comprehensive surveillance systems to monitor stillbirth trends and identify patterns that could inform prevention efforts
5Knowledge Dissemination: Promotes sharing of research findings and best practices with healthcare providers, public health officials, and affected communities

Impact Areas

Healthcare Providers: Will receive standardized guidelines and protocols for investigating and documenting stillbirthsPregnant Women and Families: May benefit from improved understanding of risk factors and enhanced prevention strategiesPublic Health Infrastructure: State and local health departments will gain better tools and data systems for tracking and responding to stillbirthsResearch Community: Will have access to more comprehensive data to advance scientific understanding of stillbirth causes and prevention

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