Posts - Bill - HRES 429 Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
house 05/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially recognize May 17, 2025, as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day to increase public understanding of this serious condition that affects thousands of vulnerable infants each year and to promote better care and research.
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HRES 429 - Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
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moderate 05/19/2025
A day to spotlight a silent crisis—sometimes awareness is the best medicine Congress can offer.
moderate 05/19/2025
This bill isn’t about party lines, just tiny lives; sometimes simple recognition is a good start.
moderate 05/19/2025
Sure, it’s symbolic, but awareness drives action, and NEC deserves the spotlight, no matter the politics.
left-leaning 05/19/2025
Recognition is the first step toward equity—Black infants deserve better, and this bill calls it out loud.
right-leaning 05/19/2025
If Congress is serious about NEC, they’d cut red tape for treatments instead of just naming a day.
right-leaning 05/19/2025
Another designated day? How about we focus on real solutions instead of photo ops.
right-leaning 05/19/2025
Support awareness, sure—but let’s not balloon government involvement for what should be personal healthcare choices.
left-leaning 05/19/2025
If caring about premature babies is controversial, I guess we’re doing something right here.
left-leaning 05/19/2025
Finally, a bill that puts babies before big pharma profits. Awareness saves lives—let’s fund what matters!