Mike Thompson (D-CA)
Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day." The text notes that necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a leading cause of death for hospitalized premature infants. It highlights that the condition involves a severe inflammatory process that can cause intestinal tissue damage. The resolution also notes that survivors often face lifelong neurological and nutritional complications. Finally, it calls for bringing Americans together to raise awareness about this disease to improve outcomes for families.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on raising awareness to improve outcomes for premature and fragile infants.
- Scored +3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The resolution addresses the disproportionate impact of NEC on Black infants.
- Scored +3
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution highlights that Black infants are disproportionately affected by and die from NEC.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness: The resolution recognizes the importance of raising awareness about necrotizing enterocolitis (Resolution, Section 1). This could help bring attention to the disease and its impacts.
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Improved Infant Outcomes: The text states that bringing Americans together to raise awareness aims to build a world without necrotizing enterocolitis and improve outcomes for infants and families (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
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Emphasis on Preventative Measures: The text mentions that preventative measures, such as using a mother's milk or pasteurized donor human milk, are effective at reducing risks (Resolution, Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on raising awareness to improve outcomes for premature and fragile infants. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the disproportionate impact of NEC on Black infants.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights that Black infants are disproportionately affected by and die from NEC.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution aims to improve infant outcomes through awareness of preventative measures like human milk. Does this put more money into medical research? — The text notes a desperate need for more data to understand how the condition occurs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The resolution highlights a desperate need for more data to understand the condition.
- 5/19/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kevin KileyIndependent · California
Morgan McGarveyDemocrat · Kentucky