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DemocratBill · H.Res. 342· House(119-HRES-342)

Recognizing the history of the drug diethylstilbestrol and the harm it has caused, and for other purposes.

Rep. McGovern
Age: 67 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
4/21/2025
Last activity
4/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
James McGovern
Cosponsors
None
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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 history and harm caused by the drug diethylstilbestrol, known as DES. DES was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the early 1940s and widely given to pregnant women until 1971 to prevent miscarriage. Exposure to DES has been linked to rare cancers, fertility and pregnancy complications, and other health challenges. The Food and Drug Administration banned its use during pregnancy in 1971 and has acknowledged the harm caused, but has not yet apologized. This measure supports designating a DES Awareness Week, recognizing the harm caused, restoring funding for the DES Follow-Up Study, and urging the Food and Drug Administration to issue a formal apology.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this put more money into medical research?+4

    The resolution explicitly supports the restoration of funding for the DES Follow-Up Study.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3

    The resolution directly recognizes the long-term health challenges faced by older individuals and families impacted by DES use decades ago.

  • Would women be better off under this?+3

    The resolution brings awareness and support to women and families who experienced reproductive health complications due to DES exposure.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.