Congress·In Committee·S. 2858

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

Stillbirth Research and Data Collection: SHINE for Autumn Act

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The SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.

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Likely to pass

This bill has very strong support from both parties and addresses a non-controversial health issue with a relatively low cost.

Key Points

This bill provides $5 million a year to help states track stillbirths and study why they happen. By collecting better data on risk factors, researchers hope to find new ways to prevent these tragedies and save lives.
The policy requires the government to create new training for health workers and state officials. This ensures that every state uses the same standards when reporting medical information, making the national data more accurate and useful for scientists.
New educational materials will be developed for the public and healthcare providers. These resources will help raise awareness about stillbirth risks and provide better support for families who have experienced a loss.
The plan protects family privacy by requiring all collected data to be deidentified. This means names and personal details are removed so that no one can identify the patients or their doctors from the research records.
To make sure the guidelines are effective, the government will consult with a wide range of experts. This includes doctors, nurses, and families who have personally gone through a stillbirth to ensure the materials are both helpful and respectful.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Sep 18, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Sep 18, 2025

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 2858

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Cosponsors

(41)

D: 19R: 21I: 1

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