Bill · H.Res. 236· House(119-HRES-236)
Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 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 the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights" to assist families of babies in neonatal intensive care units. It aims to support the needs of both the babies and their families during and after their stay. The resolution calls for a family-centered approach where parents are integrated into the daily care of their children. It emphasizes the need for informed consent regarding treatment plans and infant nutrition. Additionally, it highlights the importance of comprehensive discharge planning and mental health support for caregivers.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
The resolution directly aims to improve care and outcomes for infants in the NICU.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The resolution emphasizes providing mental health support and counseling for NICU caregivers.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The resolution addresses the higher preterm birth rate experienced by Black babies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Parental Integration: The resolution calls for health providers to promote a family-centered approach that encourages parents to be integrated into the daily care of their babies (Section 2). This can help improve bonding and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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Stronger Advocacy and Presence: Hospitals are asked to establish policies that prioritize the presence and collaboration of parents or primary caregivers (Section 3). This recognizes parents as the best advocates for their children.
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Better Informed Decision Making: The resolution encourages an informed consent model for care decisions, including treatment plans and nutrition (Section 4). This ensures families understand the risks and benefits of all available options.
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Tailored Discharge Planning: There is an emphasis on a discharge planning process that includes family participation (Section 5). This ensures the plan is tailored to the specific needs of each baby and family.
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Mental Health Support: The resolution underscores the need for mental health support for caregivers, such as counseling and support groups (Section 6). This is intended to reduce the impact of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the resolution.
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 Children+8Good For African Americans+5Good For Women+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky