Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2025, as "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day".

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to recognize May 17 as a special day to learn about a dangerous condition called necrotizing enterocolitis. This disease causes severe damage to the intestines of babies born early or with medical issues.
• The disease is a major cause of death for premature infants who have been in the hospital for more than two weeks. While there is no cure, using breast milk or donor milk can help lower the risk of a baby getting sick.
• The resolution points out that this illness costs about 5 billion dollars in hospital bills every year. It also notes that Black infants are more likely to get the disease and die from it than white infants.

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