A new report highlights a staggering reality: simple reforms could significantly reduce child fatalities in the United States, but bureaucratic red tape and resistance from powerful interests are hindering progress. According to experts, straightforward changes to existing laws and regulations could prevent thousands of young lives from being lost each year. Despite mounting evidence and public outcry, lawmakers and special interest groups continue to block or water down proposals aimed at strengthening child safety measures. As the nation grapples with the devastating consequences of inaction, a closer look at the obstacles standing in the way of these life-saving reforms is long overdue.
Simple reforms would save kids' lives. Who's standing in the way?
