Bill > HRes429

This resolution recognizes the critical importance of raising awareness about Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC), a severe and potentially fatal intestinal condition primarily affecting premature and medically fragile infants. The resolution highlights that NEC is the most common cause of death in hospitalized premature infants after two weeks of age, with thousands of babies developing the condition annually and hundreds dying. It emphasizes that NEC causes severe inflammation potentially leading to intestinal tissue damage, and survivors often face long-term neurological and nutritional complications. The resolution points out significant medical and economic impacts, including approximately $5 billion in annual hospitalization expenses, and underscores the importance of preventative measures like breast milk and pasteurized donor human milk. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges racial disparities in NEC outcomes, with Black infants being disproportionately affected, and calls for increased understanding and awareness of this devastating neonatal disease. Ultimately, the House of Representatives expresses support for designating May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day" to help educate the public and promote research into this serious medical condition.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/429/all-info