Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".

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Summary of Bill HRES 372

The bill "Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as 'National Menstrual Health Awareness Month'" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 1, 2025. The bill aims to acknowledge the negative effects of menstrual stigmatization on individuals who menstruate, particularly women and girls, and advocates for May to be designated as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month." It emphasizes raising awareness about menstrual health issues and challenges the societal taboos surrounding menstruation. The bill does not contain specific directives or actions beyond expressing symbolic support for the proposed designation.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 372

Bill HRES 372 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2025. Bill HRES 372 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 1, 2025. Bill HRES 372's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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 1, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 372

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 372

Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".