Bill · H.Res. 256· House(119-HRES-256)
Supporting the designation of March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- David Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating March 2025 as Endometriosis Awareness Month. It highlights that endometriosis is a common gynecological disease affecting 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. The text notes that symptoms like pain and infertility can lead to a lower quality of life and high medical costs. It further mentions that women often face delays in diagnosis and challenges in work and daily life. The resolution aims to recognize the need for early detection, increased education, and more culturally competent care. Finally, it commits to supporting research for better treatments and a potential cure.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The resolution recognizes the need for increased education for health care providers and more culturally competent care, which could assist in early detection and treatment (Section 2).
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Support for Research and Treatment: The House expresses a commitment to supporting and funding research to find more effective treatments, increase fertility, and eventually find a cure (Section 3).
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Public Observance: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with educational activities and appropriate awareness (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
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- 3/26/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
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