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Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-1311| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2026 as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month . It highlights necrotizing fasciitis as a rare but severe bacterial infection that spreads rapidly and requires prompt diagnosis and immediate medical intervention to improve patient outcomes and survival rates. The resolution encourages Federal, State, and local agencies, along with healthcare providers and community organizations, to actively promote awareness of this condition. It specifically urges increased public education on the early signs and symptoms to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment, which are critical given the infection's rapid progression. Ultimately, this initiative aims to support patients, survivors, families, and caregivers affected by necrotizing fasciitis by fostering greater understanding and recognition of the disease, thereby improving long-term physical and emotional challenges.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Submitted in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 21, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-1311| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for designating May 2026 as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month . It highlights necrotizing fasciitis as a rare but severe bacterial infection that spreads rapidly and requires prompt diagnosis and immediate medical intervention to improve patient outcomes and survival rates. The resolution encourages Federal, State, and local agencies, along with healthcare providers and community organizations, to actively promote awareness of this condition. It specifically urges increased public education on the early signs and symptoms to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment, which are critical given the infection's rapid progression. Ultimately, this initiative aims to support patients, survivors, families, and caregivers affected by necrotizing fasciitis by fostering greater understanding and recognition of the disease, thereby improving long-term physical and emotional challenges.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Submitted in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 21, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted