Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day.

12/29/2022, 4:33 PM

This resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day, and recognizes the need to raise awareness with respect to menstrual hygiene and to increase research on access to menstrual health management.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1145, also known as Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to bring attention to the importance of menstrual hygiene and the challenges faced by individuals who menstruate. The bill recognizes May 28th as Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene management.

The legislation highlights the fact that millions of individuals around the world lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene products, leading to negative health outcomes and barriers to education and economic opportunities. It also acknowledges the stigma and discrimination that often surrounds menstruation, particularly in low-income and marginalized communities.

The bill calls for increased efforts to address these issues, including promoting access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products, providing education and resources on menstrual health and hygiene, and working to eliminate the stigma and taboos associated with menstruation. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1145 aims to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene and advocate for policies and programs that support the menstrual health and well-being of all individuals.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1145

Introduced on
2022-05-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/27/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day, and recognizes the need to raise awareness with respect to menstrual hygiene and to increase research on access to menstrual health management.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1145, also known as Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to bring attention to the importance of menstrual hygiene and the challenges faced by individuals who menstruate. The bill recognizes May 28th as Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global initiative that seeks to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene management.

The legislation highlights the fact that millions of individuals around the world lack access to adequate menstrual hygiene products, leading to negative health outcomes and barriers to education and economic opportunities. It also acknowledges the stigma and discrimination that often surrounds menstruation, particularly in low-income and marginalized communities.

The bill calls for increased efforts to address these issues, including promoting access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products, providing education and resources on menstrual health and hygiene, and working to eliminate the stigma and taboos associated with menstruation. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1145 aims to raise awareness about the importance of menstrual hygiene and advocate for policies and programs that support the menstrual health and well-being of all individuals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/28/2022

This resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe Menstrual Hygiene Day, and recognizes the need to raise awareness with respect to menstrual hygiene and to increase research on access to menstrual health management.


Latest Action5/27/2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the...