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

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to name May 17, 2026, as a day to learn about a dangerous intestinal disease. This condition is the most common cause of death for premature babies who have been in the hospital for at least two weeks.
• The disease causes severe swelling that can destroy a baby's intestines. Many babies who get it only live for a few more hours or days. Those who do survive often have long term health problems with their brains and how they digest food.
• The resolution notes that breast milk or donated human milk are the best ways to help prevent this sickness. It also mentions that Black babies are more likely to die from this disease than white babies, showing a need for better and more equal medical care.

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