What does Preamble of SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To improve research and data collection on stillbirths, and for other purposes,' aims to improve research and data collection on stillbirths. The bill was introduced in the Senate on September 18, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education for Autumn Act of 2025.

What does STILLBIRTH RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION IMPROVEMENTS. of SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish programs for stillbirth research and data collection improvements. The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to states for surveillance, data collection, and capacity building related to stillbirths, utilizing existing datasets where possible. Data collected under this section must be deidentified to protect patient and provider privacy, adhering to federal and state law. The legislation authorizes $5,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support these grant programs. The Secretary is also directed to issue guidelines to state health departments on data collection from healthcare providers and to develop public awareness materials on stillbirths. The Secretary may consult with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, public health officials, family support organizations, and individuals who have experienced stillbirth, in developing these guidelines and materials. An additional $1,000,000 is authorized annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out these guidelines and awareness efforts. The section defines 'vital statistics unit' as the entity responsible for maintaining vital records, including fetal death records.

What does EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES REPORTS. of SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a report on stillbirth and stillbirth risk factors. The report must be published on a public website of the Department of Health and Human Services. The report is due within five years of the Act's enactment. The report's contents should include guidelines and educational materials developed under section 317L-2 of the Public Health Service Act, as added by section 2 of this Act, to the extent practicable and appropriate.

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SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/18/2025 · Introduced: 9/18/2025

Author: Cory Booker (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes grant programs to support state surveillance, data collection, and capacity building related to stillbirths, allocating $5,000,000 annually from 2026-2030.
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop guidelines for data collection and public awareness materials on stillbirths, with an additional $1,000,000 allocated annually from 2026-2030.
The legislation mandates a report on stillbirth and its risk factors, to be published within five years of enactment, incorporating developed guidelines and educational materials.

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