Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Latest action · Aug 4, 2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 28, 2017
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.)
Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.
Cosponsors 67
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 28, 2017 to Jan 16, 2018, with 20 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-PA | Dwight Evans | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-NC | G. K. Butterfield | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| R-PR | Jenniffer González-Colón | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-GA | John Lewis | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-CA | Lucille Roybal-Allard | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-OH | Marcia L. Fudge | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-OH | Marcy Kaptur | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-WA | Rick Larsen | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
| D-IL | Robin L. Kelly | Original | Jul 28, 2017 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Aug 4, 2017Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jul 28, 2017Introduced in House
- Jul 28, 2017Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 336 | A resolution recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Awareness Month". | Related bill | Dec 21, 2017 |
| HRES 864 | Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month". | Identical bill | Apr 27, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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- Jul 28, 2017Introduced in House
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