Bill · H.Res. 429· House(119-HRES-429)
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 5/19/2025
- Last activity
- 5/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The text notes that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of death for hospitalized premature infants. It highlights that the condition involves a severe inflammatory process that can cause intestinal tissue damage. The resolution also notes that survivors often face lifelong neurological and nutritional complications. Finally, it calls for bringing Americans together to raise awareness about this disease to improve outcomes for families.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+4
The resolution focuses on raising awareness to improve outcomes for premature and fragile infants.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The resolution addresses the disproportionate impact of NEC on Black infants.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3
The resolution highlights that Black infants are disproportionately affected by and die from NEC.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution recognizes the importance of raising awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis (Resolution, Section 1). This could help bring attention to the disease and its impacts.
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Improved Infant Outcomes: The text states that bringing Americans together to raise awareness aims to build a world without necrotizing enterocolitis and improve outcomes for infants and families (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Emphasis on Preventative Measures: The text mentions that preventative measures, such as using a mother's milk or pasteurized donor human milk, are effective at reducing risks (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided 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 Children+4Good For African Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Increases Research Funding+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 5/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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