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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1297

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

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Introduced 2026-05-15Topic: public health · health careCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating May 17, 2026, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that mostly affects premature infants. The resolution recognizes the importance of raising awareness about NEC. Its findings describe NEC's risks, hospital costs, the role of breast milk and donor milk in prevention, and differences in outcomes between Black and White infants. It does not create new programs or spend money.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-05-15HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-05-15Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-05-15HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-05-15Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.