Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HR341: A resolution to declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Status: Passed both chambers, July 1, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
From the enrolled text, July 1, 2026:
A resolution to declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that occur when a babyâs lip or mouth does not form properly before birth. Together, these birth defects are commonly called âorofacial cleftsâ or âoral cleftsâ (OFCs). Affecting 1-2 per 1,000 newborns, together they are among the most common birth defects and the most common affecting the face; and Whereas, Without proper medical intervention, the quality of life for these children are negatively impacted. Children with orofacial clefts frequently have problems with feeding and talking. They might also have frequent ear infections, hearing loss, and problems with their teeth. These children usually require one or more surgeries early in life, as well as special feeding techniques, orthodontic care and/or speech therapy; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Sponsors
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21) · primary sponsor
- Dievendorf, Emily (D, 77)
- Fitzgerald, John (D, 83)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
- Lightner, Sarah (R, 45)
- Longjohn, Matt (D, 40)
- MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
- Morgan, Jason (D, 23)
- Phillips, Tonya (D, 7)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
Latest actions
- : adopted
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Kelly Breen
Common questions
- What is HR341?
- HR341 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
- What does HR341 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to declare July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
- What is the status of HR341?
- Passed both chambers as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: adopted (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR341?
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR341?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0341
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