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HR14 • 2026

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 14, 2026, AS CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AWARENESS DAY.

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Sponsor
Carpenter, Mattox, Pigott, Scoggin
Last action
2026-01-14
Official status
Active
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Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on the impact or beneficiaries of the resolution beyond designating a day for awareness.

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day

This resolution designates February 14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates February 14, 2026 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

Terms To Know

Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs)
Structural problems with the heart that are present at birth, affecting chambers, valves, or blood vessels.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide funding for CHD awareness programs.
  • The resolution is specific to Mississippi and does not apply to other states.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-14 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/14 (H) Adopted

  2. 2026-01-14 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/14 (H) Title Suff Do Be Adopted

  3. 2026-01-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/13 (H) Referred To Rules

Official Summary Text

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day; designate February 14, 2026 as.

Current Bill Text

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H. R. No. 14 *HR43/R1789* ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2
26/HR43/R1789
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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Carpenter, Mattox,
Pigott, Scoggin

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 14

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 14, 2026, AS CONGENITAL 1
HEART DEFECT AWARENESS DAY. 2
WHEREAS, Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are the most common 3
type of birth defect, affecting approximately 1 in every 100 4
babies born; and 5
WHEREAS, CHDs are structural problems with the heart that are 6
present at birth, and these defects can range in severity from 7
mild to life-threatening and can affect the heart's chambers, 8
valves, or blood vessels, and while the exact cause of many CHDs 9
is unknown, several risk factors have been identified, including: 10
family history, genetic conditions, maternal health, and 11
environmental exposures; and 12
WHEREAS, early diagnosis and treatment are essential for 13
improving outcomes and quality of life, and many children and 14
adults with CHDs require lifelong care, including surgeries, 15
medications and ongoing monitoring, and raising awareness helps to 16
ensure that these individuals receive the support and resources 17
they need to thrive, and it also fosters a greater understanding 18
H. R. No. 14 *HR43/R1789* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R1789
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ST: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day;
designate February 14, 2026 as.
within our communities, reducing stigma and promoting inclusion; 19
and 20
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to 21
recognize and bring awareness to important health matters that 22
affect many Mississippians, especially those such as congenital 23
heart defects, celebrate the strength of those living with them, 24
and raise awareness about the importance of early detection and 25
ongoing care: 26
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 27
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby 28
designate February 14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness 29
Day. 30
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 31
furnished to the members of the Capitol Press Corps. 32