S.Res. 439 · 109th Congress
A resolution designating the third week of April 2006 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Christopher Dodd
- Introduced
- 2006-04-07
- Latest action
- 2006-04-07 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Designates the third week of April 2006 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
Commends those organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; and (2) educating parents and caregivers on how they can help protect children from injuries caused by abusive shaking.
Encourages participation in educational programs to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome.