Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day.

12/29/2022, 4:33 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1145

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1145

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1145

Bill HRES 1145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 27, 2022. Bill HRES 1145 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 27, 2022.  Bill HRES 1145's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of May 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1145

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
44
Democrat Cosponsors
44
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1145

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1145

Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day.Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1145

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Grace Meng
New York(Democrat)
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey(Democrat)
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Nydia M. Velázquez
New York(Democrat)
R
David J. Trone
Maryland(Democrat)
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Norma J. Torres
California(Democrat)

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