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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1311

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".

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Introduced 2026-05-21Topic: public health · health careCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month." Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial infection that spreads in the body's soft tissue. The resolution encourages federal, state, and local agencies, health care providers, and community groups to promote awareness of the infection. It also calls for more public education on early signs and symptoms and expresses support for patients, survivors, families, and caregivers. The resolution does not create new programs or provide funding.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-05-21HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-05-21Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.