Bill · H.Res. 1297· House(119-HRES-1297)
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The bill highlights that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe condition that causes intestinal tissue damage and can lead to death in premature infants. It notes that the condition results in high hospitalization expenses and lifelong complications for survivors. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preventative measures, such as using breast milk or pasteurized donor milk. Finally, it calls for raising awareness to improve outcomes for infants and families.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution focuses on improving outcomes for infants at risk of necrotizing enterocolitis.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+2
The bill highlights the disproportionate impact of NEC on Black infants to drive awareness and care improvements.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
The text explicitly mentions that Black infants are disproportionately affected by and die from NEC compared to White infants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution recognizes the importance of raising awareness about the disease to build a world without it and improve outcomes for infants and families (Resolution Section 1).
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Emphasis on Preventative Measures: The text notes that preventative measures are effective at reducing risks, specifically mentioning that breast milk and pasteurized donor human milk are among the most effective ways to help prevent NEC in medically fragile infants (Resolution Whereas clauses).
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Support for Family-Centered Care: The bill states that parents should be trusted and valued as the most important members of their baby's care team, suggesting a positive shift toward healthcare providers partnering with families (Resolution Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For White Americans+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Increases Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 5/15/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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