# 119-hres-1311: Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".

119-hres-1311, Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-06-03).

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- As of: 2026-06-03
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1311
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-03

## Summary

This bill would designate May 2026 as Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month to **raise public and health care provider awareness of necrotizing fasciitis**. It would ask federal, state, and local agencies, health care providers, and community organizations to promote awareness and public education on early signs and symptoms. The measure notes that prompt diagnosis and immediate treatment with antibiotics and surgery can improve outcomes. It would also express support for patients, survivors, families, and caregivers and highlight survivors' long-term physical and emotional challenges.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1923: Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-1311 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1311)

## Related
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1923: Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1923)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [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)
- [119-hr-4317: PBM Reform Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4317)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1311 (as of 2026-06-03).