# 119-hres-1158: Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

119-hres-1158, Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1158
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 13, 2026, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Sleep health** is essential to physical and mental well-being. This resolution would designate March 9–13, 2026 as Sleep Awareness Week and promote public education and outreach on healthy sleep habits. - Families and individuals: Encourages people and parents to prioritize sleep, practice healthy habits, and discuss sleep concerns with health care providers. The CDC advises most adults need at least seven hours of sleep per night. - Health professionals and public health officials: Urges public health officials and health care providers to promote evidence-based sleep practices and screen for sleep problems. - Health equity and research: Highlights survey and research findings, including a 2025 National Sleep Foundation poll showing 60 percent of Americans say they do not regularly get recommended sleep, and notes that Black Americans are less likely to get adequate or high-quality sleep.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hres-1158 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1158)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1158 (as of 2026-04-21).