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HRES236Referred to Committee

Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-21
Introduced
2
Cosponsors
HRES
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Type

Sponsor

Erin Houchin
Erin Houchin
Republican · IN · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (597 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/H001093

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (2)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-03-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-03-21

Plain-English Summary

Congress would express its support for establishing a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights," which aims to protect the rights and welfare of newborns in neonatal intensive care units and their families. The resolution backs principles that would ensure babies receive appropriate medical care, pain management, and family involvement in treatment decisions while in the NICU. This measure affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and families with critically ill newborns.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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