Support for families affected by premature births; commend
This resolution (HR 472) expresses the House of Representatives' support for families caring for premature infants (born before 37 weeks gestation). It acknowledges the health risks to infants, emotional/financial burdens on families, mental health challenges for parents, and barriers to care. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes these issues and supports existing efforts to improve medical care, financial assistance, and mental health resources for affected families. It was adopted by the House on March 3, 2025, as a symbolic gesture.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carl Gilliard
DDemocratic
P
Edna Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Karlton Howard
DDemocratic
P
Sandra Scott
DDemocratic
P
Viola Davis
DDemocratic
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