Georgia CommonsHR 136: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol; February 7-14, 2025; recognize
Última acción: 3 de febrero de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol, honoring families and health professionals affected by these birth defects.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives designates February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It does not change any law; it is a ceremonial statement recognizing the impact of congenital heart defects, which the resolution describes as a leading cause of birth-defect-related deaths and a condition affecting more than a million American families each year. The resolution notes that some heart defects go undiagnosed for months or years, sometimes contributing to sudden cardiac death in young athletes, and that newborns and young athletes are not regularly screened. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally recognizes February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or screening mandates; it is a symbolic statement rather than a change to Georgia law.
A quién afecta
Families of children with congenital heart defects, health professionals who treat these conditions, and organizations like Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program, which the resolution specifically names as a recipient of the document.
Por qué importa
The resolution itself creates no screening requirements or funding, so it does not change medical practice or law. Its main effect is raising public awareness and honoring affected families, which may support advocacy efforts around congenital heart defect screening.
Disposiciones clave
- Resolves that House members recognize February 7 to 14, 2025 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and its Kids at Heart program.
- Recites background findings, including that congenital heart defects are a leading cause of birth-defect-related deaths and that newborns and young athletes are not regularly screened for them.
Del proyecto de ley
“despite these alarming statistics, newborns and young athletes are still not regularly screened for congenital heart defects”
“the members of this body recognize February 7 to 14, 2025, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
- Lee Hawkins (R, HD-027)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)
Temas
- congenital heart defects
- health awareness
- children's health
- state capitol resolutions