SCHNEIDER REINTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PREGNANCY OR INFANT LOSS

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) reintroduced a resolution recognizing individuals who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant. In 2006, Congress first recognized October 15th as "National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day."

“Today, my heart goes out to all the families who have experienced the terrible pain of losing a pregnancy or infant. The heartbreak of such a loss is unmeasurable. Let’s take a moment to support those who have had to navigate such a devastating journey, and honor their resilience through the unimaginable,” said Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10).

The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Carey (OH-15), Donald Davis (NC-1), Terri Sewell (AL-7), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Raul Grijalva (AZ-7), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), and David Trone (MD-6).

The resolution text is available here and below:

Supporting the designation of October 15, 2024, as “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day” and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

Whereas 2024 marks the 18th nationally recognized “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”;

Whereas each year, approximately 1,000,000 pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn;

Whereas pregnancy and infant loss can affect families long after the loss;

Whereas loss of an infant or a pregnancy can negatively affect a person’s mental health;

Whereas families would benefit from bereavement leave from work to take care of themselves and their families;

Whereas people who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss should not have their experiences minimized or stigmatized;

Whereas Congress should acknowledge the personal experiences of individuals who have lost a pregnancy or infant and empower those individuals to speak about their losses;

Whereas recognizing “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day” is an opportunity to increase awareness, promote research and greater understanding, and provide community to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss; and

Whereas “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day” allows the people of the United States to consider how we can best support families who experience, or work to prevent, pregnancy or infant loss: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) supports the goals and ideals of “National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day”;

(2) understands the importance of honoring these losses and supporting affected people and their families; and

(3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.

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