HRES1297Referred to Committee

Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

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119th
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2026-05-15
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Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.3% (551 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-15

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The resolution would officially recognize May 17, 2026, as a national day to raise awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis, a serious intestinal disease that primarily affects premature and newborn infants. This designation would encourage healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and the public to increase education and understanding about the condition, its symptoms, and available treatments. The measure affects parents of newborns, neonatal care providers, and medical researchers working to prevent and treat this life-threatening disease.

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