H.Res. 1226 · 110th Congress
Supporting the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nita Lowey
- Introduced
- 2008-05-22
- Latest action
- 2008-05-22 · Introduced in House
Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses.
Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.