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".

Bill Number: HRES 1158|Origin Chamber: House|Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.|Policy Area: Health

TL;DR

What

Supports Sleep Awareness Week and promotes sleep health.

Who

Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Status

Referred to Committee on Energy and Commerce.

This resolution expresses the House's support for Sleep Awareness Week, March 9-13, 2026. It does not create new law or funding. The sponsors are Democrats from Pennsylvania and Alabama. The bill is in committee, meaning it needs a hearing or vote to advance.

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Where Is This Bill?

Introduced

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Introduced Apr 9, 2026

This bill is under review by a committee. The committee holds hearings, gathers testimony from experts and stakeholders, and may propose amendments. If the committee votes to advance it, the bill moves to the full chamber for debate and a vote.

If This Passes, You Might Notice

•No direct effect on laws or your daily life.
•Increased public awareness about sleep health.
•Encouragement for you to talk to your doctor about sleep.

This is a resolution, not a binding law. It won't change regulations or funding. However, it signals that Congress recognizes sleep as a public health issue. If passed, it may lead to more educational campaigns about sleep, but nothing is mandatory.

The Debate

Supporters Say

Supporters say raising awareness about sleep health is a low-cost way to improve public health and reduce chronic disease risks.

Critics Say