H.RES.224: Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced April 28, 2015
  • Latest Major Action May 1, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.) Encourages that steps should be taken to: raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); inform all Americans...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
April 28, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 28, 2015

Introduced in the House by George Holding (R-N.C.)

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