House Bill 678 - Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-12

Recent Activity

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Alternative Names

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Commemorative events and holidays

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Mental health

Sex and reproductive health

Women's health

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]

Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]

Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]

Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

Rep. Stansbury, Melanie Ann [D-NM-1]

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]

Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]

Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Daniel S. Goldman

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.

Congress
118

Number
HRES - 678

Introduced on
2023-09-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/12/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedRecognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2023

This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.


Latest Action9/15/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.