A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".
Latest action · Sep 18, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5580-5581)
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 18, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 2019 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.
It recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
It also acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.
Cosponsors 12
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 18, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-MD | Benjamin L. Cardin | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-MD | Chris Van Hollen | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| R-GA | David Perdue | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| R-NE | Deb Fischer | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-MI | Debbie Stabenow | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-MI | Gary C. Peters | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-NV | Jacky Rosen | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| R-GA | Johnny Isakson | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
| D-WI | Tammy Baldwin | Original | Sep 18, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 18, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Sep 18, 2019Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5580-5581)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 146 | Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month". | Related bill | Feb 26, 2019 |
| SRES 670 | A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month". | Related bill | Aug 6, 2020 |
| HRES 972 | Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2020 as "PCOS Awareness Month". | Related bill | May 19, 2020 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
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- Sep 18, 2019Introduced in Senate
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