Bill · H.Res. 175· House(119-HRES-175)

Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Age: 81 years

Georgia

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: David Scott
Cosponsors: - 42 - 2

Health

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution recognizes the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expresses support for designating September as PCOS Awareness Month. Millions of women and girls in the United States are affected by this hormonal imbalance, which has no known cure. The text details various health complications linked to PCOS, including infertility, metabolic dysfunction, and mental health disorders. It notes that an estimated 50 percent of women with PCOS remain undiagnosed. Finally, the resolution encourages education, improved diagnosis, and further research to help those affected.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution is dedicated to increasing awareness, diagnosis, and treatment for the millions of women affected by PCOS.
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights the impact of PCOS on girls starting from the onset of puberty.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The bill addresses metabolic risks that often manifest in young adulthood due to PCOS.