Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2018 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Latest action · Apr 27, 2018 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 27, 2018
- 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 123
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 27, 2018 to Oct 30, 2018, with 37 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-GA | A. Drew Ferguson IV | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-CA | Anna G. Eshoo | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| R-VA | Barbara Comstock | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-IL | Bill Foster | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-PA | Dwight Evans | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-TX | Eddie Bernice Johnson | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-NY | Grace Meng | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-GA | Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| R-FL | Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-MD | Jamie Raskin | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
| D-IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | Original | Apr 27, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 27, 2018Introduced in House
- Apr 27, 2018Referred 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 495 | Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month". | Identical bill | Aug 4, 2017 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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- Apr 27, 2018Introduced in House
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